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AI Add data model tables as data sources for agents (Beta) You can now add relevant data model tables as data sources for Sigma agents. For instructions, see Build Sigma agents . Assistant in build mode: formula join keys (Beta) In workbooks, Sigma Assistant in build mode can join tables on formulas and expressions, not just raw columns.
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Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams is now in Public Preview
The Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams is now in Public Preview . The app brings Genie into Microsoft Teams so users can ask data questions and get answers without leaving Microsoft Teams. See Databricks Genie app in Microsoft Teams .
Anthropic managed ingestion connector (Beta)
The Anthropic connector in Lakeflow Connect is now available in Beta. The connector allows you to ingest Compliance API data , audit activity, organizations, users, roles, groups, settings, and Claude chats and messages , from Anthropic into Databricks. See Anthropic connector .
Data lineage ingestion control is GA for BigQuery, Spark and Airflow
Data lineage can now be controlled at the organization, folder or project level for BigQuery, Managed Service for Apache Spark and Managed Service for Apache Airflow.
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Preview and 3 Pro Image Preview are retired
The Nano Banana preview models gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview and gemini-3-pro-image-preview have been retired and are no longer accessible. Update your code to use either gemini-3.1-flash-image or gemini-3-flash-image instead.
[Launched] Generally Available: Microsoft Defender security assessments for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Microsoft Defender Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) assessments for Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server are now generally available. You can use assessments to continuously evaluate the security posture of your Azure PostgreSQL flexible
Legacy Claude Console Workbench sunsets on August 17, 2026
Access to the legacy Workbench ends August 17, 2026, and saved prompts, variables and evals are not supported in the updated Workbench. Export any data you want to keep from the banner or Organizational Settings.
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AI Anthropic as an AI provider (Beta) Add an Anthropic API key to use models from Anthropic with Sigma AI features. When you set up Anthropic as your external AI provider, you use Anthropic for the LLM model and must also configure a second AI provider with an embeddings model available. For more details, see Add Anthropic as an AI provider .
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AI Customize first agent message (Beta) Customize the first message sent by a Sigma agent. You can set a fixed message or a specific prompt for a generated message. For example, modify an agent to send a specific text greeting like "Welcome to Sigma!" as a fixed message, instead of the agent using the AI provider to generate a message.
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AI Sigma plugin for ChatGPT You can now install the Sigma MCP server for ChatGPT in one click using the Sigma plugin. For more information, see Use the Sigma MCP server . Support for Amazon Bedrock AI provider (GA) Amazon Bedrock is now a supported AI provider, letting you use Anthropic foundation models with Sigma AI-powered features.
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AI Agent skill for the Sigma CLI The sigma-cli skill provides instructions and reference materials that an AI assistant can use to call the Sigma REST API from the command line with the Sigma CLI. For more information, see Install skills for AI assistants .
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AI Monitor MCP queries You can now use the "kind":"mcp" tag to monitor queries sent by the Sigma MCP server. This can be helpful to monitor costs or usage associated with the MCP server. See Monitor MCP queries for more information.
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AI New model used for Gemini and BigQuery AI providers If you use Gemini as your AI provider through an API key or a BigQuery connection, Sigma now uses Gemini 3.6 Flash as the LLM. For more details, see Set up an AI provider .
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AI AI column support for Databricks connections (Beta) You can now create and use AI columns on Databricks connections. AI columns allow you to construct dynamic prompts that reference specific table columns, which can be helpful for tasks like enriching, summarizing, and classifying data. See Create AI Columns (Beta) .
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API Access Sigma from the command line using the Sigma CLI (GA) You can access the Sigma REST API programmatically from your terminal using the Sigma command-line interface (CLI) tool.