Connecting AI Agents

with External Data:

5 Key Use Cases

The case for incorporating external data into your data environment is clear. By tapping into third-party data sources — everything from research reports and breaking news to geospatial data and weather forecasts — AI agents get the context they need to deliver deeper, more complete responses and recommendations. 

However, gathering and connecting external data sources with agents often involves a lot of time-consuming work by data engineering teams. Snowflake streamlines this process with Cortex Knowledge Extensions, which offer quick access to high-quality data from trusted providers and publishers that is already prepared for AI and ready to use.

In this ebook, you’ll learn:

• Why external data is critical to enterprise AI success
• Where current external data approaches fall short
• How Snowflake streamlines external data enrichment for AI
• Top use cases showing how companies can use Snowflake Cortex Knowledge Extensions to unlock higher-quality AI-driven insights