AI assistive features trust and safety changed Databricks, Oct 19, 2026

Databricks · Oct 19, 2026 · 2 added, 2 removed · seen by the weekly check

Added: Genie Code sends code and queries in the current notebook cell or SQL editor tab, table and column names and descriptions, previous questions, and favorite tables. When partner-powered AI features are enabled, Genie Code works as an agent and can also analyze cell outputs and read data samples from tables, similar to other coding agents in the industry.
Removed: Genie Code sends code and queries in the current notebook cell or SQL editor tab, table and column names and descriptions, previous questions, and favorite tables. In Agent mode , Genie Code can also analyze cell outputs and read data samples from tables, similar to other coding agents in the industry.
Added: Genie Code can run code in the notebook and SQL editor. By default, Genie Code uses auto-approve, where an AI classifier approves the actions that carry out your request and is designed to block actions that go beyond it. You can change the approval mode so that Genie Code asks for your confirmation before it runs code. See Approve tool actions . If you want Genie Code to respond without running code, say so in your prompt.
Removed: With Agent mode, Genie Code can run code in the notebook and SQL editor. At first, Genie Code will ask you for confirmation to proceed with execution. You can choose to confirm, always allow execution in the current Genie Code chat, or always allow execution. Other Genie Code modes do not automatically run code on your behalf.

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