Snowflake and OpenAI have announced a multi-year, $200 million partnership to natively integrate OpenAI's models into Snowflake's AI Data Cloud. The collaboration will make models, including GPT-5.2, directly accessible within Snowflake's Cortex AI and Snowflake Intelligence services, allowing customers to build AI applications without moving their proprietary data outside Snowflake's secure environment.
The deal aims to accelerate the adoption of enterprise AI by allowing Snowflake's 12,600 customers to create custom AI agents that can analyze their own data securely. This move strengthens Snowflake's position against competitors like Databricks and cloud hyperscalers by embedding leading AI models directly into its platform, addressing key enterprise concerns around data governance and security. The partnership includes joint product development and go-to-market strategies.