OpenAI Hits 3M Business Users, Business Insider Cuts Jobs, and Snowflake's New AI Tools - Enterprise AI Brief #20

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Enterprise AI Brief, dated June 6, 2025. This week, we're diving into some exciting developments in the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on various industries. OpenAI has reached a significant milestone with 3 million business users and is rolling out new features to enhance user experience. Meanwhile, Archive360 is making strides in data management by integrating with Snowflake, and Appian has launched an AI-powered solution aimed at streamlining insurance claims.

In other news, Business Insider is facing challenges due to AI advancements, leading to a 21% workforce reduction. On a more positive note, Solvd Inc. has acquired Tooploox to boost its AI development capabilities, and Collibra has acquired Raito to enhance its data and AI governance. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more in this edition.

OpenAI has expanded its paying business user base to 3 million and introduced new workplace features such as 'connectors' for third-party integration and 'record mode' for transcription, aiming to boost productivity in enterprises. On June 3, 2025, Archive360 announced its integration with Snowflake at the Snowflake Summit 2025, enhancing archive data management and compliance capabilities. On June 4, 2025, Appian introduced Connected Claims 2.0, an AI-driven platform designed to improve the insurance claims management process by enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Business Insider is cutting 21% of its workforce due to declining search traffic and competition from generative AI tools, while Solvd Inc. has acquired Tooploox to boost AI development. Collibra has acquired Raito to enhance data and AI governance, and InterMedia Group of Companies appointed David Nyurenberg as Senior VP for AI in CTV. Additionally, Adlib Software named Chris Huff as its new CEO.

Vectra AI and Zscaler have expanded their alliance to enhance visibility into SASE traffic, improving threat detection and response. Vectra AI has also been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response. Transilience AI launched an AI-powered SOC2 certification for Aucctus, streamlining compliance for startups and mid-market firms. Additionally, a report by Dell'Oro Group indicates a 12% rise in global Network Security revenue in Q1 2025, reaching $6.2 billion.

Japan Airlines has selected IFS Cloud to upgrade its aircraft maintenance management, moving from older systems to a cloud-based solution to improve efficiency and support growth. RudderStack has launched a new integration with the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, allowing for real-time data processing and analytics. Doubleword has launched its Self-Hosted Inference Platform on the Snowflake Marketplace, enabling enterprises to deploy AI models within their Snowflake environment.

GBRX is developing an AI Opportunities Action Plan to enhance railway operations, while Snowflake has launched Cortex AISQL and SnowConvert AI to integrate generative AI into SQL queries. Jumptuit will present its Genesis J2T technology at the AI+ Expo 2025, and Cube has introduced the D3 analytics platform for data exploration. IBM has opened watsonx AI Labs in NYC, and Trust3 AI has launched a trust layer for Snowflake. Rohirrim has launched RohanProcure for government procurement, and a PwC report highlights AI's impact on productivity and wages. LandingAI has introduced a Document Extraction API on Snowflake, and VIDIZMO secured a Sourcewell contract for AI in the public sector. Ducker Carlisle launched AI pricing tools, Vast.AI opened a San Francisco office, and Microsoft announced AI sales growth and a contract with Barclays.

Jurny has appointed Paul Tuscano as a Strategic Board Advisor to enhance its AI-powered property management system. Brad Miller has been named President of CoreAI at Keystone Strategy to manage the Deep Enterprise™ AI platform. Vertiv announced Mike Giresi as its new Global CIO, focusing on AI and cybersecurity. Unframe appointed Jacquelyn Goldberg as Vice President, and Curt Brockelman joined the Board of Praxis Solutions.

Scope3 has raised $25 million to expand its sustainability platform into the AI sector, aiming to address the environmental impact of AI technologies. pWin.ai, a startup in Tysons, Virginia, has secured $10 million in seed funding to enhance AI-driven proposal writing for government and enterprise sectors. Quest Software has received a $350 million investment from existing lenders to advance its AI projects and improve its financial standing, aiding in developing AI features across its software and establishing the Quest Software Center for Advanced Architecture.

Kuwait Investment Authority has joined the AI Infrastructure Partnership alongside MGX, BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, and Microsoft to enhance AI infrastructure investments. STRADVISION and Arm are collaborating to integrate AI vehicle technology, while Scripta Insights partners with RxSaveCard to reduce drug costs for employers. Robo Co-op joins AVPN for an AI fund in Japan, and The Groove teams up with GoGig for AI talent solutions. Kasmo and Snowflake launch Snowflake Openflow for data integration, and BDO Norway partners with MindBridge for AI insights. Ericsson and partners plan to build a Swedish AI supercomputer, while FICO collaborates with AWS on AI solutions.