AI mode for sensitive data classification (Public Preview)

PreviewAug 17, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

Sensitive data classification now supports AI mode in public preview. When you enable AI mode on a classification profile, Snowflake uses the OpenAI GPT-5 Mini model to identify additional semantic categories beyond those detected by standard classification, which can improve accuracy.

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