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The Symbol Grounding Framework.

Our Symbol Grounding Framework (SGF) builds on research and development we began in 2024. Our focus is on connecting information to clear meaning and traceable sources, so teams can better understand and evaluate how AI uses their knowledge.

01 Business terminology define 02 Structured knowledge transform documents 03 Knowledge graph prototype 04 Explicit rules explore AI workflow understood & evaluated CLEAR MEANING · TRACEABLE SOURCES FROM INFORMATION TO CLEAR MEANING
FIG. 2The four areas of SGF work, connecting information to clear meaning and traceable sources. Schematic, for illustration.
§1Areas of work

Four areas of work, delivered through consulting and focused pilots.

  1. 01Define business terminologyTerminology
  2. 02Transform documents into structured knowledgeKnowledge
  3. 03Prototype knowledge graphsGraphs
  4. 04Explore explicit rules for AI workflowsRules
§2Aim
“…so teams can better understand and evaluate how AI uses their knowledge.”— The aim of the SGF

Our focus is on connecting information to clear meaning and traceable sources.

§3Engagements

Around your goals.

We bring these capabilities together around your goals, whether you are modernizing your data infrastructure or exploring a new AI application.

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Practical outcomes

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Measurable progress

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A clear understanding of what comes next

§4Research notes

Background & pilots

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Next steps

Modernizing your data infrastructure, or exploring a new AI application?

Each engagement emphasizes practical outcomes, measurable progress, and a clear understanding of what comes next.

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