diff --git a/api/maven-api-core/src/main/java/org/apache/maven/api/Language.java b/api/maven-api-core/src/main/java/org/apache/maven/api/Language.java
index 39a5c46e6ae6..6801b1313f1c 100644
--- a/api/maven-api-core/src/main/java/org/apache/maven/api/Language.java
+++ b/api/maven-api-core/src/main/java/org/apache/maven/api/Language.java
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ public interface Language extends ExtensibleEnum {
      *
      * @deprecated Use {@link #RESOURCES} instead.
      */
-    @Deprecated
+    @Deprecated(since = "4.0.0", forRemoval = false)
     Language SCRIPT = language("script");
 
     // TODO: this should be moved out from here to Java Support (builtin into core)
diff --git a/compat/maven-artifact/src/main/java/org/apache/maven/artifact/Artifact.java b/compat/maven-artifact/src/main/java/org/apache/maven/artifact/Artifact.java
index bbbdc14d8278..99a6833d4855 100644
--- a/compat/maven-artifact/src/main/java/org/apache/maven/artifact/Artifact.java
+++ b/compat/maven-artifact/src/main/java/org/apache/maven/artifact/Artifact.java
@@ -37,9 +37,22 @@
  */
 public interface Artifact extends Comparable<Artifact> {
 
+    /**
+     * @deprecated
+     * The use of the {@code RELEASE} version is discouraged because it results
+     * in non-reproducible builds and exposes projects to potential
+     * supply chain attacks.
+     * Use explicit versions instead.
+     */
     @Deprecated(since = "4.0.0")
     String RELEASE_VERSION = "RELEASE";
 
+    /**
+     * @deprecated
+     * The use of the {@code LATEST} version is discouraged because it results
+     * in non-reproducible builds.
+     * Use explicit versions instead.
+     */
     @Deprecated(since = "4.0.0")
     String LATEST_VERSION = "LATEST";