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  1. Change to use_case field in VPC endpoint API responses Coming soon

    Changes from WORKSPACE_ACCESS to GENERAL_ACCESS, see API docs for details.

    #API
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  2. Azure virtual network service endpoint policies are now generally available

    Apply to classic compute for outbound storage access filtering. Requires configuration.

    #Networking#Security
    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  3. COMMENT ON streaming tables is now GA

    Adds comments to streaming tables, previously only available for non-streaming tables.

    #Lakeflow
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  4. Databricks SQL version 2025.40 is rolling out in Current

    Replaces version 2025.39, requires no setup changes.

    #Databricks SQL
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  5. Personal access tokens preserved when CAN USE permission is revoked

    Tokens become unusable but not deleted when permission is revoked, and reactivate if restored.

    #Security
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  6. ADBC driver is now the default driver for new Power BI connections

    Replaces ODBC for new connections, existing ones remain on ODBC unless updated.

    #Partners
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  8. JAR tasks on serverless compute is now in Public Preview

    Allows running JAR jobs without a cluster.

    #Lakeflow
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  9. Dashboard visualization and interaction enhancements

    Expands pivot table hierarchies and adds chart faceting. Supports sorting and labeling on various charts.

    #AI/BI#Dashboards
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  10. Databricks Runtime 18: February 19, 2026

    Inferencing Excel string cells now respects cell type, updating from auto-casting to narrower types.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  11. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (02/19)

    Includes bug fixes, security patches, and performance improvements for versions 12.2 to 18.0.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  12. Enhanced Security and Compliance add-on is now generally available

    includes compliance security profile and enhanced security monitoring.

    #Compliance#Security
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  13. Google Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview now available as a Databricks-hosted model

    Access via Foundation Model APIs, AI Functions for batch inference.

    #Databricks AI
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  14. Discover page and domains (Beta)

    Groups data assets by functional area, built on governed tags.

    #Unity Catalog
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  15. Genie Agent (formerly Genie Space) Agent mode rename and improvements

    Renamed from Research Agent, now produces faster and more concise responses for what-type questions.

    #AI/BI#Genie Agents
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  16. Inbound Private Link for performance-intensive services (Beta)

    Enables private connectivity to Zerobus Ingest and Lakebase Autoscaling.

    #Networking#Security
    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  17. Scoped personal access tokens (Beta)

    Limits permissions by selecting token type and API scopes, replacing legacy tokens.

    #Security
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  18. TikTok Ads connector (Beta)

    Ingests data from TikTok Ads into Databricks.

    #Lakeflow
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  19. Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4.6 now available as a Databricks-hosted model

    Accessible via Foundation Model APIs on a pay-per-token basis.

    #Databricks AI
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  21. Databricks Runtime 18.1 and Databricks Runtime 18.1 ML are in Beta

    Powered by Apache Spark 4.1.0.

    #Databricks Runtime
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  22. Qwen3-Embedding-0.6B now available in Public Preview as a Databricks-hosted model

    Accessible via Foundation Model APIs on a pay-per-token basis.

    #Databricks AI
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  23. Automatic identity management deactivates deleted Entra ID users

    Replaces "Active: Removed From EntraID" status with Deactivated.

    #Security
    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  24. OneLake catalog federation (Beta)

    Allows read-only access to OneLake storage without copying data. Runs queries directly against file storage.

    #Lakehouse Federation#Unity Catalog
    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  25. AI Gateway (Beta)

    Replaces Unity Gateway, adds rich UI and improved observability.

    #AI Gateway
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  26. Dashboard enhancements and improvements

    Supports EXCLUDE syntax on multiple fields, HTML cell styles, and cross filtering in pivot tables.

    #AI/BI#Dashboards
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  27. File events enabled by default on new external locations

    Enabled on new locations, detects file changes for storage jobs and pipelines, can be disabled after creation.

    #Auto Loader#Lakeflow#Unity Catalog
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  28. Genie Agent (formerly Genie Space) enhancements and improvements

    Genie now generates heatmap and sankey visualizations and increases table limit to 30.

    #AI/BI#Genie Agents
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  29. HubSpot connector (Beta)

    Ingests HubSpot Marketing Hub data into Databricks via Lakeflow Connect.

    #Lakeflow
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  30. Configure default Python package repositories for Spark Declarative Pipelines on Lakeflow (Public Preview)

    Allows installation from internal Python repositories without index-url or extra-index-url. Requires workspace admin configuration.

    #Admin Guide#Lakeflow
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  31. Databricks SQL version 2025.40 is now available in Preview

    Adds SQL scripting with procedural logic and expands parameter markers and IDENTIFIER clause support.

    #Databricks SQL
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  32. Serverless compute now available for compliance standards

    Adds HITRUST, PCI-DSS, TISAX, and UK Cyber Essentials Plus support.

    #Serverless
    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  33. New documentation for authoring and deploying agents on Databricks Apps

    Supports LangGraph, PyFunc, and OpenAI Agent SDK.

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  34. Supervisor Agent is now Generally Available

    Available in select US regions for workspaces without Enhanced Security.

    #Databricks AI
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  35. Serverless egress control is now generally available

    Manages outbound connections with restricted access and FQDN filtering.

    #Networking#Security
    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  36. Deploy Databricks apps from Git repositories (Beta)

    Deploys from any branch, tag, or commit, without uploading files to the workspace.

    #Databricks Apps
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  37. Query tags for SQL warehouses (Public Preview)

    Apply custom tags to SQL workloads for cost attribution and filtering. Tags can be set via session parameters or SQL statement.

    #Data Warehousing
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  38. Agent Bricks: Multi-Agent Supervisor is now Supervisor Agent

    Replaces Multi-Agent Supervisor, requires no setup changes.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  39. Anthropic Claude Opus 4.6 now available as a Databricks-hosted model

    Accessible via Foundation Model APIs, supports pay-per-token and query reasoning and vision models.

    #Databricks AI
    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  40. Applying filters, masks, tags, and comments to pipeline-created datasets is now GA

    Modifies ETL and ingestion pipelines using CREATE, ALTER, or Lakeflow UI. Applies to Spark Declarative Pipelines on Lakeflow and Lakeflow Connect.

    #Lakeflow
    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  41. Dashboard enhancements and new capabilities

    Parameterized dashboard tasks use job parameters to set filter values. Genie is on by default for published dashboards.

    #AI/BI#Dashboards
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  42. Decrypt query history system table fields (Public Preview)

    Decrypts statement_text and error_message fields for CMK-enabled workspaces.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)

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