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databricks Platform · Updated Sep 10, 2026

Genie Agents will soon be restricted to only the data sources attached to the…

In late September 2026, Genie Agents will be restricted to using only the data sources explicitly attached under the agent's Sources.

What it does

In late September 2026, Genie Agents will be restricted to using only the data sources explicitly attached under the agent's Sources. Currently, a Genie Agent can go beyond its attached data sources if tables or Unity Catalog functions are referenced in its instructions. Create, share, and manage a Genie Agent, the natural language chat interface that business users use to ask questions of their data in Databricks.

Why it matters

Before sharing the agent with users, Databricks recommends adding example SQL queries, instructions, and knowledge store configurations to improve response accuracy.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

In late September 2026, Genie Agents will be restricted to using only the data sources explicitly attached under the agent's Sources. Currently, a Genie Agent can go beyond its attached data sources if tables or Unity Catalog functions are referenced in its…

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Key takeaway
In late September 2026, Genie Agents will be restricted to using only the data sources explicitly attached under the agent's Sources.
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