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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.

  2. Account-only user access to Genie One (Beta)

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

  3. Genie One enhancements

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

  4. Genie One enhancements

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

  5. Web search in Genie One (Beta)

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

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  6. Genie One and Genie Agents can now use models served through OpenAI on Databricks

    Requires partner-powered AI features to be enabled.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(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. Genie One enhancements

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

  9. Genie One enhancements

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

  10. Genie One enhancements

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

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

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

  12. Genie One enhancements

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

  13. Genie One is now available in Google Sheets

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

  14. Genie One is now available in Microsoft Excel

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

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

    Budget controls are waived, service principals are billed.

  16. Genie One enhancements

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

  17. 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.

  18. Genie One enhancements and bug fixes

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

  19. Genie One and Genie Agents usage is free through January 31, 2027

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

  20. Get this table by email. One Monday mail covering the week, filtered to the clouds and products you run. Weekly digest
  21. Front-end Private Link for account-level Genie One (Beta)

    Requires Custom URLs and Account preview to be turned on.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(not on this cloud)
  22. Genie One enhancements

    Documents now show citations and version history, and support soft tabs for links.

  23. Genie products now use pay-as-you-go pricing

    Includes 150 free DBUs per month, equivalent to $10.50 in US East region.

  24. Genie Spaces is now Genie Agents

    Name change only, functionality remains the same.

  25. Genie One enhancements and bug fixes

    Adds ontology snippets, document edit timestamps, and links, and fixes scheduled tasks bug.

  26. Genie One enhancements

    Adds read-only chat sharing and Gmail connection, removes hourly and per-minute task frequencies.

  27. Solution Accelerators in Databricks Marketplace are now published as apps or notebooks

    They are now categorized as apps or notebooks, with unchanged content.

  28. Genie One enhancements

    No longer requires SQL entitlement for consumer users.

  29. Connect Genie to Microsoft Copilot Cowork (Beta)

    Uses Genie managed MCP server, enabling natural-language queries on Databricks data within Copilot Cowork.

  30. Install third-party apps from Databricks Marketplace

    Installs apps directly in Unity Catalog-governed workspaces, keeping provider code closed-source.

  31. Genie One enhancements

    Adds chat and document creation from conversations, using Genie Agents and canvas pane.

  32. Use Universal Commits to purchase Marketplace partner products

    Up to 10% of Universal Commits can be used for third-party products.

  33. Genie One enhancements and bug fixes

    Customization now includes account-level colors and logo. Scheduled tasks send emails with customizable formats.

  34. Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams (Beta)

    Allows data questions and answers within Microsoft Teams. Requires @Databricks Genie mention.

  35. Genie renamed to Genie One

    Capabilities remain unchanged, see updated documentation.

  36. Genie One enhancements

    Adds workspace-level customization, certified object prioritization, and user skills.

  37. Set budgets for Genie usage

    Budgets track spend across accounts, workspaces, or users, with email alerts and spending limits.

  38. Write data from Microsoft Excel back to Azure Databricks

    Writes to Unity Catalog tables, overwriting existing ones if needed.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(not on this cloud)
  39. Write data from Microsoft Excel back to Databricks

    Writes to Unity Catalog tables, overwriting existing ones if needed.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  40. Genie One enhancements

    Adds natural-language query support across Genie Agents and Unity Catalog data.

  41. Genie One enhancements

    Adds direct link to dashboard and Ask Genie to workspace homepage.

  42. Azure Databricks Add-in for Excel support for all compliance security profile standards

    Supports all Azure Databricks compliance security profiles.

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

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