--- sourceDocument: brazil Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/delta-zurich-brazil Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - brazil Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3bz bundleId : - delta3bz --- # Combined Now Assist in AI Search release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Brazil # Combined Now Assist in AI Search release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Brazil {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 7 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Now Assist in AI Search Release Notes for Upgrades from Zurich to Brazil This consolidated release notes document covers updates, new features, and changes for Now Assist in AI Search across the ServiceNow release families from Zurich through Brazil. It is designed to assist customers in preparing for an upgrade by providing a unified view of enhancements, configuration options, and important considerations. Notably, there were no updates specific to the Australia and Brazil releases, with all substantive changes occurring in the Zurich release family. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features Introduced * **Configure Disambiguation:** Now Assist in AI Search can ask follow-up questions to clarify broad or unclear queries, improving search precision. This disambiguation behavior is configurable by administrators. * **Automatic Activation:** When activating the Now Assist panel via Guided Setup, the Now Assist Multi-Content Response Genius Results feature is automatically enabled for relevant search profiles, simplifying setup. * **Hybrid Search Capability:** Combines keyword and semantic vector searches to improve recall and contextual relevance across knowledge articles, catalog items, external content, and topic retrieval. * **AI Search as Source for Ask ServiceNow Otto:** Administrators can configure AI Search to power Ask Now Assist suggestions, enabling enhanced chat features like suggestion term highlighting and flexible search operators. * **New AI Model Providers:** Support for Google Gemini and AWS Claude generative AI models expands options beyond Now LLM Service and Azure OpenAI for AI skills and agents. ## Changes and Enhancements * **Usage Measurement Update:** AI usage measurement transitioned to a 365-day burn-down model resetting at the contract anniversary, replacing the previous look-back model, allowing more accurate usage tracking. * **Auto-Complete Suggestion Refinement:** Now Assist's auto-complete suggestions for Virtual Agent conversational prompts are filtered by the user's domain and exclusion rules, with higher-scoring suggestions prioritized based on user interactions. * **Coral Theme Default:** The Coral theme, offering a fresh, brand-neutral look with illustrations, is now the default for new portals and experiences with Next Experience or Core UI, including a dark mode option to enhance readability. * **Semantic Vector Search Indexing Expanded:** Short descriptions from Catalog Items are now indexed semantically, improving search recall and aligning semantic indexing more closely with legacy keyword indexing. * **Knowledge Base Genius Results in Maintenance Mode:** The original Q\&A and Actions Genius Results features remain supported but will receive no new enhancements, with functionality superseded by the Multi-Content Response Genius Results. * **Microsoft SharePoint Online Integration:** Users not logged in to SharePoint are now prompted to log in when viewing user citations in Knowledge Graph answers, enabling access to shared files directly from Genius Results. ## Activation and Requirements Now Assist in AI Search is installed automatically with several ServiceNow Otto licensed applications (e.g., for ITSM, HRSD, Security Incident Response) available in the ServiceNow Store. No new browser or additional technical requirements were introduced between Zurich and Brazil releases. ## Accessibility and Localization The Coral theme includes a dark mode to improve accessibility by reducing eye strain. Now Assist supports Dynamic Translation for Genius Results, enhancing multilingual usability. ## Practical Implications for ServiceNow Customers * Prepare for upgrades by reviewing pre- and post-upgrade tasks as no changes occurred in Australia and Brazil releases. * Leverage new disambiguation and hybrid search features to improve end-user search experience and relevance. * Utilize expanded AI model provider options to tailor AI capabilities to organizational needs. * Adopt the Coral theme for updated branding and accessibility enhancements in portals and mobile experiences. * Plan for the maintenance mode status of older Genius Results features and consider migrating to Multi-Content Response Genius Results for advanced functionality. Consolidated page of all release notes for Now Assist in AI Search from Zurich to Brazil. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Now Assist in AI Search release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Zurich to Brazil. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Now Assist in AI Search to Brazil Before you upgrade to Brazil, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-nowassistinaisearch-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Brazil, new features were introduced for Now Assist in AI Search. {#dfrn3-nowassistinaisearch-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | [Configure disambiguation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=nava-configure-disambiguation-manually&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : If a search is broad or unclear, Now Assist in AI Search may ask follow-up questions before answering. This disambiguation step helps clarify what the user is looking for and is configurable. [Automatic activation for Now Assist Multi-Content Response Genius Results](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-multi-content-qna-genius-results&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : When you use Guided Setup to activate the Now Assist panel, Now Assist Multi-Content Response Genius Results are automatically activated for relevant search profiles. [Hybrid search](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=hybrid-search-ais&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Hybrid search blends keyword search and semantic vector search to offer a blend of superior search recall and contextual relevance for knowledge article, Catalog Item, external content, and topic retrieval searches. [Configure AI Search as the source for Ask ServiceNow Otto suggestions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configure-ai-search-source-ask-now-assist-suggestions&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Admins can configure the system to use AI Search as the source for Ask Now Assist suggestions, enabling suggestion term highlighting and more flexible search operators in enhanced chat. [New third-party AI model provider options available for all AI applications](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=exploring-large-language-models&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Google Gemini and AWS Claude are available for generative AI skills and AI agents, in addition to Now LLM Service and Azure OpenAI. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Brazil, some changes were made to existing Now Assist in AI Search features. {#dfrn3-nowassistinaisearch-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | [Changes to Now Assist usage measurement](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=monitoring-now-assist-usage&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with Australia Early Access, AI usage measurement is transitioning from a 365-day look-back model to a 365-day burn-down model, with usage resetting at the contract anniversary date. For more information, refer to [KB KB2704710: AI Usage - Overview \& New Measurement Logic](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB2704710). [Now Assist in Virtual Agent conversational prompt auto-complete suggestions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=auto-complete-suggestion-types-na-ais&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Auto-complete suggestions for Now Assist in Virtual Agent conversational prompts are only returned from the search user's domain. Suggestions are disabled if they match any exclusion rule entry from the Search Suggestion Exclusion List \[sys_search_suggestion_blacklist\] table. The system scores suggestions based on how search users interact with and rate their Genius Result responses, and preferentially displays higher-scored suggestions. Coral theme : Coral is now the default theme for new portal, web, and mobile experiences with Next Experience or Core UI enabled. This theme provides a fresh look and feel, featuring brand-neutral illustrations to enhance your user experience. A dark theme option is available for web and mobile experiences. [Semantic vector search indexing includes Catalog Item short descriptions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=semantic-search-ais&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Semantic indexing now indexes short descriptions from Catalog Item source records to improve search recall and make field indexing more consistent between legacy (keyword) and semantic indexing. [Knowledge base articles Genius Results](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-qna-genius-results&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The Now Assist Q\&A Genius Results feature is in maintenance mode. This feature will have no new enhancements but will have continued support. Similar and improved functionality is available in the newer Now Assist Multi-Content Response Genius Results feature. For more details on this feature, see [Summary Genius Results](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-multi-content-qna-genius-results&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). [Actions Genius Results](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-catalog-ordering-gr&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The Now Assist Actions Genius Results feature is in maintenance mode. This feature will have no new enhancements but will have continued support. Similar and improved functionality is available in the newer Now Assist Multi-Content Response Genius Results feature. For more details on this feature, see [Summary Genius Results](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-multi-content-qna-genius-results&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). [Microsoft SharePoint Online login prompts in Knowledge Graph user citations](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-multi-content-qna-genius-results&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : If you're not logged in to Microsoft SharePoint Online, Knowledge Graph user citations in Now Assist Multi-Content Response Genius Result answers now prompt you to log in. When logged in, you can check any user citation in a Genius Result answer to see the list of files the cited user has shared with you in Microsoft SharePoint Online. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Brazil, some Now Assist in AI Search features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-nowassistinaisearch-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Brazil, some Now Assist in AI Search features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-nowassistinaisearch-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Now Assist in AI Search. {#dfrn3-nowassistinaisearch-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Activation information : Now Assist in AI Search is installed when you install any of the following licensed applications from the ServiceNow Store. * [ServiceNow Otto for APO](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-apo&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Configuration Management Database (CMDB)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-landing-cmdb&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for CSM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-csm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Enterprise Architecture (EA)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-ea&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-esg&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [\[Placeholder link text to key bundle-fsm.now-assist-fsm\]](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-fsm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for FSO](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-financial-services-operations&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Hardware Asset Management (HAM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-ham&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Health and Safety](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-hs-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for HR Service Delivery (HRSD)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-hrsd&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for ITOM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-itom&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for IT Service Management (ITSM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-itsm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Legal Service Delivery (LSD)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-lsd-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [\[Placeholder link text to key bundle-gvin.now-assist-for-psds\]](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-psds&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-irm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-security-incident-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Software Asset Management (SAM)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-sam&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for SPO](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-spo&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Strategic Portfolio Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-spm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for SLO](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-slo&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [Now Assist for TMT](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-spmc&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [\[Placeholder link text to key bundle-grc.now-assist-tprm\]](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-tprm&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Otto for Workplace Service Delivery (WSD)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-wsd-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [Now Assist in Contract Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=cncore-now-assit-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [Now Assist in Conversational Spokes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=conv-spokes-na&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * [ServiceNow Lens](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=servicenow-lens-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) Important: Now Assist in AI Search is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Now Assist in AI Search we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinaisearch-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Now Assist in AI Search we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinaisearch-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Now Assist in AI Search, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-nowassistinaisearch-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Accessibility information : Dark theme : The new Coral theme includes a dark theme option for web and mobile experiences. This option is commonly used to alleviate eye strain and improve readability. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Now Assist in AI Search we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinaisearch-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Localization information : Now Assist in AI Search supports [Dynamic Translation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=dynamic-translation-overview&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) in Now Assist Genius Results. For details, see [Dynamic Translation for Now Assist Q\&A Genius Results](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=dynamic-translation-na-gr&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) and [Dynamic Translation for Actions Genius Results](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=dynamic-translation-na-actions-gr&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Now Assist in AI Search we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-nowassistinaisearch-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | [Zurich Patch 8](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-8&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * Search can prompt users with clarifying questions for broad queries, improving intent matching and control. [Zurich Patch 5](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-5&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * Review changes to Now Assist usage measurement. [Zurich Patch 4](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-4&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * Simplify setup with automatic activation of Now Assist Multi-Content Response Genius Results for search profiles when you use Guided Setup to activate the Now Assist panel. * Increase search precision and contextual relevance for knowledge article, Catalog Item, external content, and topic retrieval searches with hybrid search. * Improve the enhanced chat experience by configuring the system to use AI Search as the source for Ask Now Assist suggestions. * Provide more focused auto-complete suggestions for enhanced chat that honor the search user's domain restriction and the exclusion list for unwanted suggestions. [Zurich Patch 1](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-1&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * Use Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude on AWS as AI model providers for generative AI skills and AI agents, in addition to Now LLM Service and Azure OpenAI. * Improve search recall and accuracy with semantic vector indexing of Catalog Item short descriptions. * Prompt users to log in to Microsoft SharePoint Online as needed to see files shared with them when viewing Knowledge Graph user citations in Now Assist Multi-Content Response Genius Result answers See [ServiceNow Otto for AI Search](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-ais&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ]