← All updates Databricks Update One-Pager Navy version
databricks Platform · Updated Jul 21, 2026

Genie One and Genie Agents

Billing corrections for Genie usage to ensure accurate cost representation.

GA Open docs ↗release note ↗
What it does

Starting July 21, 2026, Databricks has implemented a correction in the billing system to ensure that usage of Genie One and Genie Agents is accurately reflected as free. This involves updating the `system.billing.usage` table to negate any previously recorded billed usage for these services, resulting in an aggregated billable usage of zero. Additionally, costs associated with Genie One and Genie Agents will be excluded from budget enforcement, potentially allowing users who were previously over budget to fall back under their thresholds.

Why it matters

This update is crucial for organizations leveraging Genie One and Genie Agents, as it ensures accurate billing and budget management, preventing unexpected charges. By correcting the billing records, businesses can better manage their costs and budgets, leading to improved financial oversight and resource allocation. This change is particularly beneficial for teams that rely on these services for data processing and analysis without incurring additional costs.

Key capabilities
Accurate Billing Records
Usage of Genie One and Genie Agents will be recorded as free, correcting any previous billed amounts.
Budget Management
Costs for Genie One and Genie Agents will be excluded from budget calculations, potentially allowing users to remain under budget.
System Table Updates
The `system.billing.usage` table will reflect these corrections, ensuring accurate data for analysis.
Promotional Pricing Awareness
Users can understand how promotional pricing affects their usage and costs during the promotional period.
Recommended use cases
Organizations managing budgets for data processing services.Teams utilizing Genie One and Genie Agents for analytics without incurring costs.Financial analysts needing accurate billing data for reporting.
Limitations · remember
!This is a one-time adjustment; future usage will not be automatically corrected.
!Genie Code usage and billing remain unaffected by this correction.
Architecture
Databricks Workspace → Genie One → Genie Agents → Billing System
In short

Genie One and Genie Agents usage will now be correctly billed as free, helping users manage their budgets more effectively.

Read the full documentation ↗
Key takeaway
The billing for Genie One and Genie Agents has been corrected to reflect free usage, enhancing budget management for users.
2026-07-21-genie-one-and-genie-agents-billed-usage-corrections Generated by the Databricks Updates Agent · browse all updates