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Microsoft Cuts Default Semantic Model Generation in Fabric

Microsoft Fabric will phase out Default Semantic Models by the end of December 2025. Beginning August 8, 2025, new warehouses, lakehouses, SQL databases and mirrored databases will no longer automatically generate these models. Existing default semantic models will be converted into standard ones, detached from their original assets and requiring manual management.

The change reflects Microsoft’s emphasis on governance, accountability and traceability. InfoWorld analysts note that the shift aligns with broader enterprise demands for curated semantic layers, improved audit trails and stronger data governance practices across hyperscalers.

Organizations should audit existing semantic models now, choosing to retain, retire or rebuild them using version‑controlled formats like PBIP or TMDL, and ensure each has a designated owner—such as in a BI center of excellence—to prevent unmanaged reports and governance gaps.

Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 07/23/2025

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