# Bad Influence story: Databricks adds unstructured data analysis and MCP connectors to Genie Agents

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-11 10:00. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/b58e5ae9-e91e-4510-a2a3-ae71fac81dbd

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Latest update (11-11 10:00): Databricks adds unstructured data, MCP connectors and sharing 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.

Coverage timeline (newest first):
1. 11-11 10:00 · Databricks Blog (from the company) · [Databricks adds unstructured data, MCP connectors and sharing to Genie Agents](https://badinfluence.news/items/ve8cefoy24wfi8ntmtkt8n6an)
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