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  1. Base environments are now supported on classic compute (Beta)

    Manages Python dependencies using Databricks-provided or custom environments.

  2. Genie Agents enhancements and bug fixes

    PDF upload limit increased to 100 pages, and agents now only use attached sources.

  3. The counter_diff SQL window function is now available

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

  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.

  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.

  6. Genie Agents enhancements

    Now supports up to 50 data sources and 200,000 conversations per agent.

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

    Added generate_citations option to show supporting chunks.

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

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

  10. Environment version 6 is now available

    Supports serverless and standard classic compute.

  11. Genie Agents enhancements

    Adds SQL function descriptions and upgraded chat-mode models.

  12. Git Folder Serverless is in Beta

    Shares serverless compute and pyproject.toml environment across notebooks and files.

  13. Genie Agents enhancements

    Agent mode APIs are now generally available, allowing programmatic integration. Unity Catalog functions can be attached as agent tools.

  14. Genie Agents enhancements

    Adds chat mode, cancel API, and visualization download API.

  15. Default Python package repositories are GA for Lakeflow pipelines and classic compute

    Supports private or authenticated registries as workspace defaults. Applies to UI and API created classic compute.

  16. Manage project environments with %uv commands

    Requires environment version 5 or above. Supports serverless notebooks.

  17. Genie Agents enhancements and bug fixes

    Content search indexes attached volumes for better latency and accuracy. Analyzing files no longer requires Unity Gateway.

  18. REPLACE USING flows for standalone streaming tables (Beta)

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

  19. Alert system tables are in Public Preview

    Contains alerts and alert_evaluation_history tables for auditing and monitoring.

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  21. Target an Azure capacity reservation group for classic compute

    Requires VNet injection, guarantees compute capacity for constrained VM types.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  22. Change data feed on materialized views (Beta)

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

  23. Genie Agents enhancements and bug fixes

    Returns markdown tables, shows longer agent descriptions, and adds comment functionality.

  24. JAR tasks on serverless compute are now generally available

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

  25. Automatic cost attribution for materialized views and streaming tables in Databricks SQL

    Inherits custom tags from enclosing SQL warehouse environment for billing.

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

    Budget controls are waived, service principals are billed.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  29. Genie Agents enhancements and bug fixes

    Adds conversation sharing and Private Link downloads. Fixes file upload bug.

  30. Dedicated group clusters will soon be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled Coming soon

    Enables shared compute for groups with compliance security profile, supporting Databricks Runtime for ML and RDD APIs.

  31. Genie Agents enhancements

    Raises PDF character limit to 15,000. Adds beta APIs and Unity Catalog volume analysis.

  32. 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.

  33. Warehouse-level statement timeouts (Beta)

    Set via statement_timeout field in Create or Update warehouse APIs.

  34. Genie Agents enhancements and bug fixes

    Now saves chat threads as agents, shares individual conversations.

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

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

  36. Serverless compute is now available in the Azure UK West region

    Supports notebooks, jobs, pipelines, and SQL warehouses, with private connectivity.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP, read it on their docs
  37. 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.

  38. Genie Agents enhancements

    Groups SQL expressions with example queries, opens in chat or workspace UI based on privileges.

  39. Genie Agents enhancements

    Genie Agents now group SQL expressions with example queries, and open in chat or workspace UI based on privileges.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(not on this cloud)
  40. Genie Agents now uses pay-as-you-go pricing

    Includes 150 free DBUs per month, with usage beyond that billed in DBUs.

  41. July 6, 2026

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

  42. Genie Agent (formerly Genie Space) enhancements

    Agent mode uses multi-step reasoning for complex questions. Supports local Excel and CSV file uploads.

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