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  1. Genie Code adds conversation controls

    Lets you fork conversations, use /btw for side questions, and edit earlier messages.

  2. Genie Code scheduled tasks are now generally available

    Runs prompts on a recurring schedule, producing a continuable Genie chat with results.

  3. 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.

  4. Genie Code for AI Runtime (Public Preview)

    Generates distributed training code and resolves environment issues. Requires AI Runtime.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  5. Genie Code is now available as a Lakeflow Jobs task (Beta)

    Runs prompts autonomously, reading upstream outputs and calling tools as needed, returning a conversation link.

  6. Choose an effort level in Genie Code

    Sets balance between response quality and cost, defaults to Auto for highest quality.

  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 Code supports file uploads

    Uploads are used as chat context, see Attach files for details.

  9. Genie Code web search is in Beta

    Searches the public web for current info, disabled by default.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)
  10. Full page Genie Code is now generally available

    Runs multiple chats in parallel, with notebooks and files as tabs.

  11. Genie Code scheduled tasks are in Beta

    Runs prompts on a recurring schedule, producing a continuable Genie chat with results.

  12. Databricks connector for Power Platform is generally available

    Connects Databricks to Power Platform services like Power BI and Power Apps. Requires Databricks account and Power Platform license.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  13. Genie Code system table now counts only user-submitted interactions

    Excludes background and automated requests, such as autocomplete and quick-fix suggestions.

  14. Use OAuth to authenticate Databricks connections in Power Platform

    Replaces personal access tokens, requires setup in Power Platform.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  15. Genie Code now uses models served through OpenAI on Databricks

    Adds OpenAI to existing Azure OpenAI and Anthropic models.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  16. Power BI connections will transition to ADBC Coming soon

    Replaces ODBC, requires manual update for existing connections.

  17. Some partner-powered AI features are now available in-country for Brazil, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and the UK

    Requires Enforce data processing within workspace Geography enabled. Data does not leave the country.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(not on this cloud)
  18. Add Azure Databricks Genie MCP server to Azure AI Foundry (Public Preview)

    Enables AI agents to connect to Genie Agents and query data. Requires Azure AI Foundry setup.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  19. Connect Genie Agents to Microsoft Copilot Studio (Public Preview)

    Requires Managed MCP Servers preview enabled.

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  21. Databricks Connector for Google Sheets offers additional features (Public Preview)

    Saves queries within a Google Sheet spreadsheet for easy data refresh and reuse.

  22. Interact with Azure Databricks jobs in a Power Automate flow (Public Preview)

    Adds Azure Databricks job action to Power Automate flows. Requires adding the action to a flow.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  23. Azure Databricks connector in Microsoft Power Platform is now GA

    Replaces beta version, requires Azure Databricks account.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  24. Power BI Azure Databricks connector supports M2M OAuth

    Replaces personal access tokens for service principals with Client credentials authentication.

    AWS(not on this cloud)Azure, read it on their docsGCP(not on this cloud)SAP(unknown)
  25. Power BI Databricks connector supports M2M OAuth

    Replaces personal access tokens for service principals with Client credentials authentication.

    AWS, read it on their docsAzure(not on this cloud)GCP, read it on their docsSAP(unknown)

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