This course focuses on the capabilities, methods and techniques of Semantic Artificial Intelligence (Semantic AI) and their applications to support Knowledge Management (KM) tasks and systems. Semantic AI denotes an emerging family of Semantic Web technologies that enjoy large-scale up-take in the industry. The course will cover applications, methods and techniques of Semantic AI, which include, but not limited to:

• Knowledge population from structured and unstructured data
• Combination of Semantic AI and Large Language Models for Knowledge Management
• Semantic AI for trustworthy Knowledge Management systems
• Recent trends of Semantic AI research and applications

This course enables the participants to learn and apply semantic AI methods and tools in Knowledge Management. After successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 

• Explain the key terms and value propositions of Semantic AI for Knowledge Management.
• Understand the concepts, apply methods, and utilise tools from Semantic AI on selected tasks and applications for Knowledge Management.
• Provide insights into the recent trends in Semantic AI and its application in academic and industrial applications.

Furthermore, students will get familiar with the recent research developments in this field.

Attendance is mandatory, with at least 80% of the hours attended, as per WU requirements regarding PI courses. The absences can be compensated in cases of illness with a doctor's note.  

This course builds on lectures, discussions, hands-on exercises, quizzes, assignments and student presentations.

Teaching methods will include:

• Research-based teaching relying on the latest research advances in the area
• Practical experience on selected Semantic AI methods and tools
• Invited talks from companies that base their business models on semantic technologies

Components

• 30% group assignment
• 30% group assignment presentation
• 40% written exam

Grade

• <60% (5)
• 60% - 69% (4)
• 70% - 79% (3)
• 80% - 89% (2)
• 90% - 100% (1)

Positive completion of courses 1 and 2 of the “Knowledge Management” SBWL. 
 

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Participants are expected to be familiar with basic Semantic Web technologies concepts and standards, such as ontologies, RDF/S, OWL, and SPARQL. 

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