[Launched] Generally Available: Open AI GPT-5.6 on Azure Databricks

GAJul 9, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Open AI GPT-5.6 is now available on Azure Databricks. You can use GPT 5.6 (purchased on Microsoft Foundry) via Model Serving Endpoint in Azure Databricks. Through integrations across Foundry and Azure Databricks, you can securely build, deploy, and manage

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