BigQuery AI functions support direct ObjectRef input
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BigQuery AI functions now accept ObjectRef values directly, eliminating the need for an intermediate OBJ.GET_ACCESS_URL call. This enhancement streamlines data ingestion for AI workloads and is now generally available. Developers and data scientists working with BigQuery AI will benefit from this simplified workflow.
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BigQuery AI functions can use ObjectRef values directly as input, without calling the OBJ.GET_ACCESS_URL function. This feature is generally available (GA).
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https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#June_12_2026
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