Generative AI Controller release notes

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated April 6, 2026
  • 4 minutes to read
  • The ServiceNow® Generative AI Controller application enables you to use generative AI capabilities with third-party large language model (LLM) providers on the ServiceNow AI Platform. Generative AI Controller was enhanced and updated in the Australia release.

    Generative AI Controller highlights for the Australia release

    Australia Patch 3Generative AI event logs are now retained for 180 days, up from 30 days.

    Australia Patch 1Connect your Azure OpenAI deployment to Generative AI Controller by configuring a custom resource path in your bring your own key (BYOK) model configuration.

    See Generative AI Controller for more information.

    Important:
    Generative AI Controller is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes.

    Important information for upgrading Generative AI Controller to Australia

    Generative AI Controller is installed or updated when you install or update a Now Assist application. If you have issues installing or updating applications, see this knowledge article or open a support case.

    New in the Australia release

    Australia Patch 3
    Extended log retention for generative AI events
    Retain records in the Generative AI Log [sys_generative_ai_log] table for 180 days, up from 30 days, to stay compliant with retention requirements.
    Australia Patch 1
    Configure a custom resource path for BYOK models
    Connect Generative AI Controller to your Azure OpenAI deployment by configuring a custom resource path in your bring your own key (BYOK) model configuration. Use this when your Azure OpenAI endpoint includes a path segment that Generative AI Controller does not add by default.
    ServiceNow product tiers
    The ServiceNow AI Platform now brings you a new AI experience with three licensing tiers available:
    • Foundation: AI basics to deliver insights
    • Advanced: AI to boost productivity across relevant use cases
    • Prime: Act autonomously with all AI assets and create your own

    Depending on your entitlements, you will have access to certain application features, generative AI skills, agentic workflows, and AI agents.

    Activation information

    Generative AI Controller is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is available with activation of a Now Assist application. For details, see Installing Generative AI Controller and Install Now Assist plugins.

    Localization information

    Generative AI Controller uses Microsoft Azure OEM for Dynamic Translation in Now Assist for multilanguage support. You can enable dynamic translation from the Now Assist Admin console. For more information, see Microsoft Azure OEM for Dynamic Translation in Now Assist.