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  1. Default SQL warehouse settings (General Availability)

    Sets default warehouse for SQL editor and other surfaces, can be overridden by users.

  2. Genie Agent (formerly Genie Space) improvements

    Embedded compute credentials are now included for all users. Column lists are paginated.

  3. Genie One app thumbnail support

    Uploads replace default icons, require PNG format.

  4. Google Ads connector (Beta)

    Ingests data from Google Ads into Databricks via Lakeflow Connect.

  5. Connect Databricks Assistant to MCP servers

    Connects to external tools and data sources through MCP servers, requiring permission to use added servers.

  6. Lakebase now available on Azure (Beta)

    Lakebase on Azure offers autoscaling compute and scale-to-zero. Supported regions include eastus2, westeurope, and westus.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  7. Run the change, do not just read it. Hands-on labs in your own Databricks workspace, graded when you submit. Browse labs
  8. Partner-powered AI features are now supported in the Canada, Brazil, and United Kingdom Azure Geographies

    Uses models hosted in the same Azure Geography as the workspace, requires cross-geo processing for some features.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  9. Select tables and create pivot tables in Google Sheets

    Imports data via Databricks Connector, selecting from Catalog Explorer.

  10. Automatically provision users (JIT) GA

    Creates accounts during SSO login if none exist. Requires single sign-on setup.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  11. Data Quality Monitoring Anomaly Detection public preview

    Enabled at schema level, learns from historical data patterns, and consolidates health into a system table.

  12. Genie Agents are now available in the Japan and Korea Azure Geographies

    Workspaces no longer require cross-Geo processing to use Genie Agents.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  13. New GCP regions support serverless compute

    Available in me-central1 and southamerica-east1 regions.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  14. Regional model hosting for Genie Agents in Japan

    Genie Agents in asia-northeast1 use locally hosted models, eliminating cross-Geo processing.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  15. Regional model hosting for Genie Agents in Japan and Korea

    Models are now hosted locally in Tokyo and Seoul, eliminating cross-Geo processing for Genie Agents.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  16. Tag Databricks Apps (Public Preview)

    Organize and categorize apps, but search is not supported.

  17. Zendesk Support connector (Beta)

    Ingests ticket, help center, and community forum data from Zendesk Support.

  18. Lakeflow jobs system tables are now generally available (GA)

    Provide insights into all jobs and job runs in your account.

  19. Paste images into notebooks

    Copies images from local file system using ⌘ + V or Ctrl + V.

  20. Get this table by email. One Monday mail covering the week, filtered to the clouds and products you run. Weekly digest
  21. Trigger on update for pipelines (GA)

    Refreshes pipeline when source table changes, usable in Databricks SQL pipeline schedules.

  22. View and restore your recent workspace tab sessions

    Restores up to 10 recent sessions.

  23. Dashboard visualization and data improvements

    Widgets render pivot tables at full width, and download limits increase to 10,000x1000 rows and columns.

  24. Genie Agent (formerly Genie Space) API and user experience improvements

    Supports downloads up to 1 GB, fixes chart generation, and adds collapsible error messages.

  25. OpenAI GPT-5.2 Codex now available as a Databricks-hosted model

    Excels at code generation and refactoring tasks. Accessible via Foundation Model APIs pay-per-token.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  26. OpenAI GPT-5.2 Codex now available as a Databricks-hosted model

    Excels at code generation and debugging tasks, accessed via Foundation Model APIs pay-per-token.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  27. Serverless workspaces are now generally available

    Come pre-configured with serverless compute and default storage.

  28. Compute sizing for Databricks Apps is now generally available

    Offers Medium (2 vCPUs, 6 GB) and Large (4 vCPUs, 12 GB) sizes.

  29. Databricks Runtime 18: January 27, 2026

    Reports batchSize and file processing metrics, renames spark.sql.xml.legacyXMLParser.enabled config property.

  30. Databricks Runtime maintenance updates (01/27)

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

  31. Knowledge Assistant is now available in more regions

    Available in us-east-2, ca-central-1, eu-central-1, eu-west-1, ap-southeast-1, and ap-southeast-2. Requires cross-geo processing in ap-southeast-1 and ap-southeast-2.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  32. Managed MCP servers is now Public Preview

    Allows AI agents to connect to Databricks resources and external APIs.

  33. Store and query MLflow traces in Unity Catalog (Beta)

    Stores MLflow traces in Delta tables for long-term retention and analysis using OpenTelemetry format.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  34. Improved group sharing for automatic identity management

    Shares account-level assets with Microsoft Entra ID groups. Requires automatic identity management.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  35. Google Drive connector (Beta)

    Supports read_files, spark.read, COPY INTO, and Auto Loader for ingesting files.

  36. Dashboard subscriptions, custom calculations, and visualization improvements

    Subscriptions can be sent to account-level users. Custom calculations can reference other custom calculations.

  37. Front-end PrivateLink for performance-intensive services (Beta)

    Supports private connectivity to Zerobus Ingest and Lakebase Autoscaling.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  38. Genie Agent (formerly Genie Space) lineage and entity matching improvements

    Now discoverable in Unity Catalog lineage, supports bulk entity matching actions.

  39. Genie One search and discovery improvements

    Filters inactive apps, boosts certified content in search rankings.

  40. Lakebase is now generally available

    Includes autoscaling and point-in-time recovery.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  41. Genie One is generally available

    Provides a single interface for business users to interact with data and AI without technical knowledge.

  42. You can now use custom base environments for Python, Python Wheels, and notebook tasks in serverless jobs

    Defined with YAML files, they support Python, Python wheel, and notebook tasks.

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