diff --git a/backend/python/transformers/requirements-intel.txt b/backend/python/transformers/requirements-intel.txt
index 95d4848c..635b4c31 100644
--- a/backend/python/transformers/requirements-intel.txt
+++ b/backend/python/transformers/requirements-intel.txt
@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@
 intel-extension-for-pytorch
 torch
 optimum[openvino]
-setuptools==69.5.1 # https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI/issues/2406
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+setuptools==70.3.0 # https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI/issues/2406
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diff --git a/backend/python/transformers/requirements.txt b/backend/python/transformers/requirements.txt
index 494a53fc..9f43c3bc 100644
--- a/backend/python/transformers/requirements.txt
+++ b/backend/python/transformers/requirements.txt
@@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ torch
 certifi
 intel-extension-for-transformers
 bitsandbytes
-setuptools==69.5.1 # https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI/issues/2406
+setuptools==70.3.0 # https://github.com/mudler/LocalAI/issues/2406