Databricks adds unstructured data analysis and MCP connectors to Genie Agents
Overview
Databricks says its Genie Agents can now analyze unstructured files stored in Unity Catalog volumes and cite specific pages in their answers.
The update also adds native MCP connectors that let agents read from and act in tools such as Slack and Google Drive, and it adds external sharing of agents.
Unstructured data analysis is in Public Preview and the native MCP connectors are generally available. Databricks says OpenSharing and Genie Clean Rooms for Genie Agents are in beta.
Written by AI from the articles below · updated Nov 11, 10:21 AM ET
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AIDatabricks says Genie Agents can now analyze unstructured files in Unity Catalog volumes and cite specific pages in their answers. The update also adds native MCP connectors that let agents read from and act in tools such as Slack and Google Drive. Unstructured data analysis is in Public Preview, native MCP connectors are generally available, and OpenSharing and Genie Clean Rooms are in beta.
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