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  1. Skills in Genie One support multiple files and folders

    Includes up to 3 folders deep and 50 files or folders per skill, limited to text files.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  2. Account-only user access to Genie One (Beta)

    Eligible users are enrolled automatically, governed by Unity Catalog permissions.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Genie One enhancements

    Genie Code skills are on by default, can be customized. Supports PowerPoint uploads and backend steering.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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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. Genie One enhancements

    Hides Ask Genie button in unsupported embedded dashboards, adds push notifications for scheduled tasks to iOS devices.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  12. Lakebase now available in Azure Japan East region (japaneast)

    Available in japaneast region, requires Postgres database setup.

    #Lakebase
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  13. Web search in Genie One (Beta)

    Searches public web for current info, citing sources as links.

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  14. Genie One and Genie Agents can now use models served through OpenAI on Databricks

    Requires partner-powered AI features to be enabled.

    #Genie
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  15. Genie One enhancements

    Opens Unity Catalog tables directly, adds visualizations to scheduled task emails, and includes a native macOS desktop app.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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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. Lakebase adds compliance security profile standards on Azure

    Supports ISMAP, IRAP, and UK Cyber Essentials Plus on Azure.

    #Lakebase
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  21. Genie One enhancements

    Scheduled tasks maintain consistency by looking up past runs. Genie mobile app allows switching workspaces without signing out.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  22. Lakebase available in four new Azure regions

    Added to North Central US, France Central, Germany West Central, and East Asia regions.

    #Lakebase
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  23. Genie One enhancements

    Ontology snippets are now publicly available, no request needed. Supports image and Word file uploads.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  24. 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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  25. Lakebase now supports PCI-DSS and HITRUST

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

    #Lakebase
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  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. Databricks-managed MCP connectors are now integrated with Unity Gateway (Beta)

    Requires reauthentication to continue using with Genie One and Genie Code.

    #AI Gateway#Genie#Unity Gateway
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  28. Genie One enhancements

    Uploads PDF files alongside CSV and Excel. Parses PDFs asynchronously.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  29. Genie One is now available in Google Sheets

    Queries governed data in natural language, importing results as native rows and columns.

    #Genie#Integrations
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  30. Genie One is now available in Microsoft Excel

    Queries governed data in natural language, importing results as native rows and columns.

    #Genie#Integrations
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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. Genie One and Genie Agents free usage extended through January 31, 2027

    Budget controls are waived, service principals are billed.

    #AI/BI#Genie#Genie Agents
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  33. Genie One enhancements

    Adds run now option for scheduled tasks and manual workspace URL entry for mobile app sign in.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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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 One and Genie Agents billed usage corrections

    Corrects billed usage to reflect free status through January 31, 2027. Adds correction records to system.billing.usage.

    #AI/BI#Genie#Genie Agents
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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. Genie One enhancements and bug fixes

    Adds conversation search, memory, and scheduled task mentions. Fixes blank screen bug.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  38. Genie One and Genie Agents usage is free through January 31, 2027

    Budget controls do not apply, Genie Code is still billed.

    #AI/BI#Genie#Genie Agents
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  39. 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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  40. 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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  41. Lakebase update notifications now post 3 days in advance

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

    #Lakebase
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  42. Front-end Private Link for account-level Genie One (Beta)

    Requires Custom URLs and Account preview to be turned on.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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