Dr. James Hendler - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute & Pioneer of the Semantic Web

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Today I’m speaking with Dr. James Hendler, the Director and professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a pioneer of the Semantic Web. For those in the tech and academic circles, Jim Hendler is a name synonymous with transformative changes in how we interact with and understand the web.

This is a truly enlightening conversation with Jim! He brings a rich tapestry of experiences, having worked at places like DARPA and on foundational projects that have shaped the internet and artificial intelligence as we know them today. During our conversation, Jim talks about his early interests in technology and growing up in New York, his extensive professional journey through the early days of AI and working on the Semantic Web with the likes of Tim Berners-Lee, and his insightful views on emerging technologies like web3.

Jim shines a light on a lot of aspects of technology development and application, reflecting on the evolution from early AI research to today’s state of the field. We’ll explore his significant contributions to the field, including his work on the Semantic Web, his time at DARPA, the early days of AI, and his thoughts on the future of the internet.

Show Notes and Transcripts

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