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

    Manages Python dependencies using Databricks-provided or custom environments.

    #Compute#Notebooks
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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Sharing foreign Delta tables with OpenSharing is now generally available

    Allows sharing tables from OneLake, Hive metastore, or AWS Glue without copying data.

    #Delta Sharing
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  5. Genie visualizations in Slack replies (Public Preview)

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

    #Genie
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  6. Session restore for serverless jobs is in Public Preview

    Restores Python variables and Spark session into a new notebook for debugging or exploration, requires eligible serverless compute job runs.

    #Lakeflow#Notebooks
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  8. Sharing foreign Iceberg tables with OpenSharing is now generally available

    Includes tables from external Iceberg catalogs via Lakehouse Federation.

    #Delta Sharing
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  9. Sharing foreign schemas and tables with OpenSharing is now generally available

    Sharing foreign schemas and tables doesn't copy data into Databricks. It incurs compute and storage costs on the provider's side.

    #Delta Sharing
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  10. 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.

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. Share metric views with OpenSharing (Beta)

    Allows sharing with users in other metastores or accounts. Requires adding views to a share.

    #Delta Sharing
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  14. Web search in Genie One (Beta)

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

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  15. 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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  16. Genie One web search is in Beta

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

    #Genie
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  17. 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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  18. Share foreign Delta tables with OpenSharing (Public Preview)

    Allows read-only access to Delta tables in foreign catalogs like OneLake or AWS Glue.

    #Delta Sharing
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  19. The Genie One desktop app for macOS is in Beta

    Replaces in-browser access, allows native macOS use.

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

    Replaces server hostname with workspace URL for connection.

    #Genie#Integrations
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  22. 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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  23. Manage project environments with %uv commands

    Requires environment version 5 or above. Supports serverless notebooks.

    #Compute#Notebooks
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  24. Session restore for serverless jobs is now in Beta

    Restores Python variables and Spark session into a new notebook. Captures state snapshots on failure or long runs.

    #Notebooks
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  25. Sharing managed Iceberg tables is now generally available

    Now supports sharing to external Iceberg clients.

    #Delta Sharing
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  26. 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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  27. Sharing tables backed by default storage is now generally available

    Enabled by default on a rolling basis, can be shared with classic compute recipients.

    #Delta Sharing
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  28. Sharing tables backed by default storage will be enabled by default for all accounts Coming soon

    Automatically enabled for most Enterprise or Premium tier accounts in mid-September 2026.

    #Delta Sharing
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  29. 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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  30. Genie One enhancements

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

    #AI/BI#Genie
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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. Search and replace text across files

    Works in Databricks Git folders or Declarative Automation Bundles projects from the Search pane.

    #Notebooks
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  34. Sharing Delta tables with deletion vectors and column mapping is now generally available

    Enables sharing tables with deletion vectors or column mapping. Requires setup in Add tables with deletion vectors or column mapping to a share.

    #Delta Sharing
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  35. Sharing Delta tables with Iceberg reads enabled is now generally available

    Enables reading Delta tables as Iceberg tables, requires Databricks Runtime 8.4 or above.

    #Delta Sharing
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  36. 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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  37. Organize your work with spaces

    Preserves open tabs for specific folders or projects.

    #Notebooks#Workspace
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  38. 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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  39. Git CLI commands in Git folders are now in Public Preview

    Enables standard Git commands like git stash and rebase in Databricks terminals. Requires workspace eligibility.

    #Notebooks
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  40. Databricks-hosted sample datasets available in the samples catalog

    Available in Unity Catalog-enabled workspaces through OpenSharing as samples.databricks.datasets.

    #Delta Sharing#Unity Catalog
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  41. 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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  42. Mention Genie Code in notebook comments

    Triggers AI help inline by typing @ and selecting Genie Code.

    #Notebooks
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