# Changes to PyTorch Container Images

DevFeed: [Changes to PyTorch Container Images](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/changes-to-pytorch-container-images-13000.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/changes-to-pytorch-container-images>)

Published: 2025-04-25T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Chainguard: Unchained](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/chainguard-unchained.md>)

Topics: [PyTorch](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/pytorch.md>), [container images](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/container-images.md>), [CUDA](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cuda.md>), [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [GPU](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gpu.md>)

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## AI overview

Chainguard is changing its PyTorch container images on June 30. The update removes Python virtual environments, installs packages in the system site-packages directory, upgrades PyTorch and CUDA support, and adds optional CUDA compatibility libraries. These are breaking changes requiring deployment adjustments.

## Source excerpt

Chainguard is making changes to its Pytorch container images to make them more secure, easier to update, and simpler to use.