ai_extract and ai_classify are now available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled

UpdateJul 15, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

The ai_extract and ai_classify SQL AI functions are now available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled and HIPAA , PCI-DSS , FedRAMP Moderate , CCCS Medium (Protected B) , UK Cyber Essentials Plus , HITRUST , IRAP , C5 , and TISAX controls selected.

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