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 🚀 NEW: I just built OntoGuard in 48 hours — an ontology firewall for AI agents that prevents $4.6M mistakes. See the build story → Image caption not availableThe 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. Read the full blog for free on Medium. Join thousands of data leaders on the AI newsletter. Join over 80,000 subscribers and keep up to date with the latest developments in AI. From research to projects and ideas. If you are building an AI startup, an AI-related product, or a service, we invite you to consider becoming a sponsor. Published via Towards AI