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  1. Databricks Apps is now on by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled

    Requires compliance security profile.

  2. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Converts SQL datasets to local metric views and adds parameter support to Genie Code.

  3. Metastore-level ABAC policies are in Beta

    Applies across every catalog in the metastore. Replaces per-catalog policy setup.

  4. 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.

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

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

  6. Anthropic models will be removed from AWS GovCloud IL5 workspaces Coming soon

    Removal affects IL5 workspaces on AWS GovCloud. Endpoints must be migrated before September 19, 2026.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP(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. Unused OAuth client secrets are automatically deleted after 90 days

    Deletes unused secrets after 90 days, create new if still needed.

  9. The READ METADATA privilege will soon be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled Coming soon

    Grants read-only visibility into object metadata, including security-sensitive information.

  10. Genie visualizations in Slack replies (Public Preview)

    Replaces text-based charts, requires app reinstall for existing setups.

  11. The counter_diff SQL window function is now available

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

  12. 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.

  13. Dashboard enhancements

    Supports more Tableau calculations and relationship-scoped filters.

  14. Databricks-provided MCP connectors for Genie One and Genie Code are generally available

    Supports Google Drive, Gmail, and other tools, governed by Unity Catalog and Unity Gateway.

  15. Genie One enhancements

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

  16. External secrets in Unity Catalog (Beta)

    Connects Unity Catalog schema to AWS Secrets Manager, appearing as read-only objects.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  17. ABAC DENY policies are in Beta

    Explicitly deny MANAGE ACCESS CONTROL privilege, taking precedence over grants.

  18. See which chunks support each ai_search answer (Beta)

    Added generate_citations option to show supporting chunks.

  19. time_bucket SQL function aligns timestamps to fixed-width time buckets

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

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  21. Compliance security profile will enforce Azure Virtual Network encryption Coming soon

    Enforces Azure Virtual Network encryption on workspaces starting February 1, 2027.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  22. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Embedded dashboards now have filter APIs, and ranked table calculations are imported from Power BI and Tableau.

  23. Genie One enhancements

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

  24. Private network gateway is in Beta

    Connects serverless compute to VNet and on-premises systems through a managed gateway. Enabled from account console Previews page.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  25. 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)
  26. 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.

  27. 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)
  28. Genie One web search is in Beta

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

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  29. HITRUST and IRAP compliance controls are now generally available

    Available through compliance security profile, required for HIPAA, HITRUST, and IRAP.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  30. Restrict service principal OAuth secrets to specific API scopes

    Restricts OAuth secrets to specific API scopes like sql or jobs, limiting leaked secret impact.

  31. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Hides pages from published view, adds path map visualization and customizable table column header alignment.

  32. Genie One enhancements

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

  33. Query text is now masked by default in system tables and APIs

    Masking applies to system.query.history, Query History API, and List Queries API. Account admins can grant access to unmasked text via databricks_pii_access group.

  34. The Genie One desktop app for macOS is in Beta

    Replaces in-browser access, allows native macOS use.

  35. Connect to the Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams with your workspace URL (Public Preview)

    Replaces server hostname with workspace URL for connection.

  36. Private network gateway is in Private Preview

    Connects serverless compute to VPC and on-premises systems through a managed gateway, reusing existing network connectivity configuration.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  37. Secrets in Unity Catalog will soon be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled Coming soon

    Replaces manual enablement, uses catalog.schema.secret namespace.

  38. The INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE privileges are in Beta

    Require Databricks Runtime 18.1 or above, alternative to MODIFY privilege.

  39. Inbound Private Service Connect for performance-intensive services (Beta)

    Enables private connectivity to services like Zerobus Ingest and Lakebase Autoscaling on Google Cloud.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  40. Consumer access to query Unity Gateway services will become generally available Coming soon

    Requires account admins to set budgets and rate limits beforehand to control model traffic.

  41. Dashboard enhancements and bug fixes

    Import from Power BI and Tableau is now generally available. Larger Excel downloads support up to 1 million rows.

  42. Genie One enhancements

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

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