Azure update · July 9, 2026

Generally Available: Open AI GPT-5.6 on Azure Databricks

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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 AI applications in the context of their data while enforcing governance via Unity AI Gateway. Learn more . 

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Brief published July 9, 2026.