Releasesby GlyphOpenAI releases GPT-6.1 Terra model
OpenAI has released GPT-6.1 Terra, a model optimized for visual reasoning, computer use, and natural writing.
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Conversation logging for Conversational analytics in BigQuery is generally available
BigQuery now supports logging data agent conversations directly to a BigQuery table within the agent's project.
Improved Lakeflow Performance Observability will soon be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled
Databricks is enabling improved Lakeflow performance observability by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile.
Looker (Google Cloud core) data lineage is generally available
Data lineage for Looker (Google Cloud core) is now generally available, providing end-to-end visibility for LookML dashboards and Conversational Analytics agents.
BigQuery Python user-defined functions support volume mounts in preview
Python user-defined functions in BigQuery now support volume mounts, allowing users to access dependency files directly from Cloud Storage.
QuickBooks connector is available in Beta
The managed QuickBooks connector is now available in beta, enabling incremental ingestion of accounting data into Databricks.
Looker-managed Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is generally available
The Looker-managed MCP server is now generally available, allowing AI agents to interact with business data and LookML models without middleware.
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The Decisions API is now generally available with gpt-6-luna
The Decisions API is now generally available, featuring the gpt-6-luna model. It supports prompt-cache discounts, image inclusion in instructions, and increased capacity to 400 questions per request.
Build more responsive apps with the Decisions API
The Decisions API provides low-cost, focused decision-making capabilities for applications.
You can now choose which service tiers projects can use in Platform settings
You can now choose which service tiers projects can use in Platform settings. Organization settings can restrict service tiers for all projects. See service tier errors.
You can now choose 12-hour prompt caching in the API
You can now choose 12-hour prompt caching in the API. 12-hour prompt caching keeps shared instructions, tools, and context cached longer to benefit from lower cached-input pricing, even when requests are hours apart. 12-hour cache writes cost 2.5x the input token price. Read more here.
Released prompt-to-voice for all API customers
Released prompt-to-voice for all API customers. Create a custom voice from a text description through the API or voice Playground, then reuse it in GPT-Live sessions. Creating a prompt-generated voice is free; speech generation uses regular GPT-Live session billing.
OpenAI-hosted sandboxes in the Agents API now include the Artifact SDK and skills for creating and editing
OpenAI-hosted sandboxes in the Agents API now include the Artifact SDK and skills for creating and editing spreadsheets, presentations, and Word documents. Added Ultrafast mode to the Agents API. Set agent.service_tier to ultrafast with a supported model to reduce the time between generated tokens.
Added native Decisions integration in GPT-Live
Added native Decisions integration in GPT-Live. Your app can act while your user is speaking or react to what Live says. Let Live call Decisions directly through native delegation, or trigger decisions as input or output transcript deltas arrive.
Added Ultrafast mode for GPT-6.1 Sol in the Responses API
Added Ultrafast mode for GPT-6.1 Sol in the Responses API. Use gpt-6.1-sol with service_tier: "ultrafast" to reduce the time between generated output tokens. It is available to all API users, subject to rate limits, with global processing and US and EU data residency. See Ultrafast pricing.