Oscar Corcho

In this engaging discussion, Professor Oscar Corcho, an expert in ontology engineering at the Technical University of Madrid, unveils the rich history and evolution of ontologies. He traces their roots in AI from the 1990s, emphasizes the transition from prototypes to practical applications, and showcases their role in semantic interoperability, like harmonizing railway data across Europe. Oscar also shares insights on starting ontology projects and how using LLMs can enhance the ontology development process, urging teams to treat ontologies as vital software products.