Thinner Agents on a Smarter Substrate: The Ontology-based Semantic Layer — Emil Eifrem, Neo4j
This talk introduces an ontology-based semantic layer designed to enhance the capabilities of AI agents. The core thesis is that by grounding agents in a structured, knowledge-rich ontology, they can achieve more sophisticated reasoning and decision-making, moving beyond simple pattern matching to a deeper understanding of context and relationships. This approach aims to build a "smarter substrate" for agents, enabling them to operate more effectively.
11 min