Azure AI Language Retires Entity Linking Feature
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Microsoft is retiring the Entity Linking feature from Azure AI Language. While full support will continue until September 8, 2028, new customer onboardings are no longer accepted effective immediately. Customers are advised to plan their transition to Azure AI Language's Named Entity Recognition or another solution by September 8, 2026.
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- Entity Linking feature retirement
Entity Linking from Azure AI Language will be retired on September 8, 2028. New customer onboardings are no longer accepted, and customers should plan to transition to a replacement solution by September 8, 2026.
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