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OpenRouter released the shell server tool and Files API in beta, giving models hosted Linux containers to execute shell commands, manage output, and upload or download files.
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Conversational analytics now supports predictive modeling questions using the AI.PREDICT function
Conversational analytics now supports predictive modeling questions using the AI.PREDICT function . This feature is in Preview .
Add and drop hybrid table constraints online (General availability)
With this release, you can add and drop UNIQUE and FOREIGN KEY constraints on an existing hybrid table by using alter table . Previously, you had to define these constraints when you created the table, so adding a foreign key to a table that was already serving a workload meant recreating and reloading the table.
Shadow traffic for gateways (Preview)
With this preview release, you can use a shadow traffic gateway to send all production requests to a primary service endpoint while mirroring a percentage of those requests to one or more shadow endpoints. Responses from shadow endpoints aren't returned to clients.
The partner-powered AI features setting will be removed
On November 1, 2026, Databricks will remove the account- and workspace-level toggle for partner-powered AI features. Each workspace will keep its current setting value: if the setting is enabled, it stays enabled, and if it's disabled, it stays disabled. Removing the toggle doesn't change any setting values.
Incremental ingestion for Salesforce formula fields in Lakeflow Connect will soon be generally available
Incremental ingestion for Salesforce formula fields in Lakeflow Connect will soon be generally available. Today, Lakeflow Connect ingests formula fields by taking a full snapshot on each pipeline run by default. When incremental formula field ingestion is generally available, full snapshots will no longer be the default.
ABAC DENY policies are in Beta
ABAC DENY policies are in Beta in Unity Catalog. DENY policies can be used to explicitly deny the MANAGE ACCESS CONTROL privilege to prevent specified principals, including object owners, from performing access-management operations. They always take precedence over any grant. For details, see ABAC DENY policies (Beta) .
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In-Region Routing: Keep your data in the US or EU
OpenRouter launched US In-Region Routing via `us.openrouter.ai`, guaranteeing that API requests are decrypted and processed exclusively within United States infrastructure.
Batch API: half-price inference by bundling requests
OpenRouter launched its Batch API, enabling users to submit request batches in a single POST request and receive output within 24 hours at a 50% discount on per-token pricing.
Manage and de-risk your API keys with new Security Center
OpenRouter introduced a Security Center to help users manage and audit API keys. The tool identifies risky keys and allows users to lock access to specific networks.
Understand your AI usage: every agent, model, and request
OpenRouter has launched the Analytics API and updated its dashboard to help teams track AI spend. Users can view costs per model, save custom charts, click bars to view underlying logs, and query usage data via the terminal.
Model Router Benchmarks
OpenRouter has introduced a Router Index to benchmark model routers based on quality, speed, and cost.
ElevenLabs is now on OpenRouter
OpenRouter added ElevenLabs models to its catalog, offering nine Text-to-Speech models, including Eleven v4 and v4 Turbo, alongside two Speech-to-Text models like Scribe v2.
Model Routing Powered by Wisdom of the Market
OpenRouter has launched a new Auto router that uses market-based model decisions to route tasks. The router outperforms conventional task-based classifiers across a wide spectrum of tasks.
Ori Harness: The Best Way to Use OpenRouter with Any Harness
OpenRouter has released the ori CLI, allowing users to run supported harnesses with an optimized configuration out of the box after logging in once.