Databricks introduced Lakebase, a groundbreaking serverless operational database built on their acquisition of Neon and Mooncake technologies. Unlike traditional databases, Lakebase separates storage and compute by using data lakehouse storage, enabling rapid, self-service deployment of ephemeral databases. Early adopters such as easyJet and Hafnia have cut application delivery times by up to 92%, transforming development workflows and dramatically reducing dependence on traditional DBAs. Lakebase supports operational workloads with full PostgreSQL compatibility, bridging the gap between transactional and analytical systems without the need for ETL. This architecture is designed to meet the growing demands of agentic AI, allowing millions of bespoke apps to be created and managed programmatically. By treating database management as an analytics problem and storing telemetry in the lakehouse, Lakebase equips enterprises to scale efficiently while providing AI agents with autonomy over database operations.