Genie Code web search is in Beta

BetaAug 6, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Genie Code can now search the public web to answer questions that need current information. Web search is disabled by default during the beta for eligible workspaces and must be turned on from the Previews page. See Search the web .

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https://docs.databricks.com/aws/en/release-notes/product/2026/august#genie-code-web-search-is-in-beta

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