Databricks releases, every cloud

1. DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is now available on Unity Gateway

   Supports text and image inputs, accessible via Foundation Model APIs.

   #Databricks AI#Unity Gateway
   AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown) Sep 11, 2026
2. Databricks SQL version 2026.36 is rolling out in Current

   It includes features from version 2026.32.

   #Databricks SQL
   AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown) Sep 8, 2026
3. Partner-powered AI features can no longer be disabled in the settings UI

   Settings API still allows enable or disable until November 1, 2026.

   #Administration#Databricks AI
   AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown) Sep 8, 2026
4. See which chunks support each ai_search answer (Beta)

   Added generate_citations option to show supporting chunks.

   #Databricks AI#Databricks SQL
   AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown) Sep 8, 2026
5. The partner-powered AI features setting will be removed Coming soon

   Settings will remain as is, but changes will require contacting the account team after removal.

   #Administration#Databricks AI
   AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown) Sep 8, 2026
6. 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
   AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown) Sep 8, 2026
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