Version 1.4.0 (Major Release)
Please note that with the release of version 1.4.0, there have been updates to the Terms of Service. Key changes include:
- New Web Search pricing at £0.0364 per 1000 tokens (Clause 4.1)
- Updated usage restrictions for Enterprise Plan users (Clause 4.3)
- New Web and Video Search user responsibilities (Clause 4.7)
- Fair Usage Policy updates for Web Search (Clause 4.5)
We recommend reviewing the updated Terms and conditions to ensure compliance with the latest policies and guidelines.
Summary
This release note highlights the customer-facing changes for Version 1.4.0 (Major Release). Review the sections below to understand what changed and whether any action is required.
What changed
New Features
- Web Search.
- Introducing comprehensive web search capabilities.
- Search across web content and videos in one place.
- Watch videos directly within EtherAssist.
- Full integration with API, PowerShell module, and user interface.
- Programmatic access through REST API endpoints.
New Topics
- Hydra for AVD.
- Comprehensive deployment guidance.
- Best practices and troubleshooting.
- Management and optimization.
API & PowerShell
- Enhanced PowerShell Module.
- Added web search capabilities.
- Integrated new tool functions.
- Improved documentation support.
- API Enhancements.
- New knowledge base endpoints.
UI/UX Improvements
- Enhanced User Interface.
- Improved sidebar navigation.
- Updated dark mode theme.
- Better markdown and code display.
- New feature request and feedback options.
- Template Improvements.
Chat Experience
- Enhanced Functionality.
- Improved chat design.
- Better conversation export options.
- Enhanced message formatting.
General Improvements
- Various performance updates.
- Security enhancements.
- Better error handling.
- Improved stability.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed various display issues.
- Improved shared page experience.
- Enhanced navigation reliability.
- Better link handling.
Customer impact
- Customers get the release improvements without needing to understand internal implementation details.
- Administrators should review any changed features, billing, security, or integration behaviour that applies to their organisation.
- Existing links, exports, and user workflows should continue to be validated through normal tenant processes.
Next steps
- Review the changes that apply to your organisation.
- Tell users about any visible workflow or interface changes.
- Contact support if a released feature does not behave as expected.