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  1. Lakebase Search is generally available

    Adds scalable vector and keyword search to Lakebase projects via Postgres extensions.

    #Lakebase
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  2. Lakebase snapshots API (Beta)

    Manages point-in-time snapshots of project branches, allowing create, get, list, delete, and restore operations.

    #Lakebase
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  3. The counter_diff SQL window function is now available

    Calculates differences between consecutive cumulative counter values, available in Databricks Runtime 19 and above.

    #Databricks SQL
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  4. Window measures on a numeric index column in metric views

    Supports unitless offset and ranges on consecutive integer columns, useful for non-calendar periods like fiscal weeks.

    #Databricks SQL
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  5. Standard performance mode is now available for one-time runs in the Jobs API

    Sets performance_target to STANDARD. Supports Apache Airflow's DatabricksSubmitRunOperator.

    #Lakeflow#Serverless
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  6. Genie Code adds conversation controls

    Lets you fork conversations, use /btw for side questions, and edit earlier messages.

    #Genie Code
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  8. Lakebase now supports PCI-DSS and HITRUST in all AWS regions

    Requires compliance security profile enabled. Previously limited to us-east-1 region.

    #Lakebase
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  9. See which chunks support each ai_search answer (Beta)

    Added generate_citations option to show supporting chunks.

    #Databricks AI#Databricks SQL
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  10. time_bucket SQL function aligns timestamps to fixed-width time buckets

    Replaces date_trunc for non-calendar units, requires origin and width parameters.

    #Databricks SQL
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  11. Environment version 6 is now available

    Supports serverless and standard classic compute.

    #Serverless
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  12. Genie Code scheduled tasks are now generally available

    Runs prompts on a recurring schedule, producing a continuable Genie chat with results.

    #Genie Code
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  13. Genie Code scheduled tasks will soon be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled Coming soon

    Replaces manual runs of recurring analysis tasks. Available in October 2026.

    #Genie Code#Security
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  14. Genie Code for AI Runtime (Public Preview)

    Generates distributed training code and resolves environment issues. Requires AI Runtime.

    #Genie Code#Machine Learning
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  15. Genie Code is now available as a Lakeflow Jobs task (Beta)

    Runs prompts autonomously, reading upstream outputs and calling tools as needed, returning a conversation link.

    #Genie Code#Lakeflow
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  16. LTAP Direct Writes accelerates synced table loads (Beta)

    Requires Postgres 17, enabled from Previews page. Writes directly to storage layer.

    #Lakebase
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  17. Genie Code is now available in the Lakebase project UI

    Lets you run multi-step data and AI tasks with natural language input. Available for all Lakebase projects.

    #Lakebase
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  18. Postgres minor version updates

    Updates to 16.15, 17.11, and 18.6, applied on compute restart.

    #Lakebase
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  19. Choose an effort level in Genie Code

    Sets balance between response quality and cost, defaults to Auto for highest quality.

    #Genie Code
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  21. Genie Code supports file uploads

    Uploads are used as chat context, see Attach files for details.

    #Genie Code
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  22. Lakebase Postgres APIs are now generally available

    Supports operations for projects, branches, and databases through REST API, CLI, and SDKs.

    #Lakebase
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  23. REPLACE USING flows for standalone streaming tables (Beta)

    Replaces rows matching specified key columns, requires SEQUENCE BY column.

    #Databricks SQL#Lakeflow
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  24. Alert system tables are in Public Preview

    Contains alerts and alert_evaluation_history tables for auditing and monitoring.

    #Databricks SQL#System tables & audit logs
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  25. Lakebase now supports PCI-DSS and HITRUST

    Requires compliance security profile, limited to us-east-1 on AWS.

    #Lakebase
    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  26. Change data feed on materialized views (Beta)

    Requires Databricks Runtime 18 LTS or above. Enables replication to external destinations.

    #Databricks SQL#Lakeflow
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  27. Genie Code web search is in Beta

    Searches the public web for current info, disabled by default.

    #Genie Code
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  28. JAR tasks on serverless compute are now generally available

    Requires matching Scala, Java Development Kit, and Databricks Connect versions.

    #Lakeflow#Serverless
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  29. Lakebase is enabled by default in compliance security profile workspaces

    Replaces manual Lakebase enablement in HIPAA, C5, or TISAX workspaces.

    #Lakebase
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  30. Full page Genie Code is now generally available

    Runs multiple chats in parallel, with notebooks and files as tabs.

    #Genie Code
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  31. Automatic cost attribution for materialized views and streaming tables in Databricks SQL

    Inherits custom tags from enclosing SQL warehouse environment for billing.

    #Databricks SQL#Lakeflow
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  32. Serverless compute access control is now generally available

    Governs access to notebooks, jobs, and pipelines through Default Interactive and Automated Compute objects. Existing workloads run unchanged.

    #Compute#Serverless
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  33. Web terminal on serverless GPU compute (AI Runtime) is in Public Preview

    Runs shell commands, monitors GPU usage, and manages files on serverless GPU compute. Requires environment version 5 or above.

    #Compute#Machine Learning
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  34. Diagnose and fix Lakebase issues with Genie, using telemetry in Unity Catalog (Beta)

    Uses Unity Catalog database telemetry and conversation with Genie for troubleshooting.

    #Lakebase
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  35. Genie Code scheduled tasks are in Beta

    Runs prompts on a recurring schedule, producing a continuable Genie chat with results.

    #Genie Code
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  36. Warehouse-level statement timeouts (Beta)

    Set via statement_timeout field in Create or Update warehouse APIs.

    #Databricks SQL
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  37. Lakebase now provides a service level agreement (SLA)

    Commits to monthly uptime percentage for zone-redundant and single-compute endpoints.

    #Lakebase
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  38. Lakebase is now SOC 2 Type 2 compliant

    SOC 2 Type 2 compliance covers security and availability controls. Reports are available through account teams.

    #Lakebase
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  39. Lakebase update notifications now post 3 days in advance

    Replaces 7-day notice, check project settings for upcoming updates.

    #Lakebase
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  40. Databricks SQL alerts are now available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled

    Supports all compliance security profile standards, monitors data and KPIs via scheduled queries.

    #Databricks SQL#Security
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  41. Protobuf tensor input for custom model serving endpoints (Public Preview)

    Replaces JSON with serialized KServe v2 ModelInferRequest. Requires endpoints deployed after July 9, 2026.

    #Machine Learning#Model Serving
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  42. July 6, 2026

    Updates from Databricks Runtime 18, adds Spark Declarative Pipelines and IP address functions.

    #Serverless
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