In September 2024, Pinecone introduced several key updates aimed at enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. These updates include the public preview of the Evaluation API, which aids in assessing the accuracy and completeness of responses from Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems and is integrated into the Assistant. Pinecone Assistant now offers the capability to select specific Large Language Models and filter responses based on metadata, allowing for more customized interactions. The platform has also enabled seamless billing integration with AWS, GCP, and Azure Marketplaces, simplifying subscription management and cost optimization. Additionally, new integration guides for Datavolo and Matillion have been released to assist users in quickly setting up data pipelines. These developments are part of Pinecone’s ongoing efforts to provide flexible and efficient solutions for its users.