Microsoft vs Palantir: Two Paths to Enterprise Ontology (And Why Microsoft’s Bet on Semantic Contracts Changes the Game)
Author(s): Pankaj Kumar
Originally published on Towards AI.
A technical deep-dive into how Microsoft Fabric IQ actually implements ontology — and why it’s fundamentally different from Palantir’s approach
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The article discusses the contrasting approaches of Microsoft and Palantir in utilizing ontology within enterprise systems, emphasizing that Microsoft aims to empower AI agents to operate autonomously through semantic contracts, while Palantir focuses on enabling human analysts to explore graph-based data relationships. The article further elaborates on the technical frameworks and philosophies underpinning each company’s strategy, evaluating the implications for enterprises considering these technologies.
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