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Agentic AI Success Requires Ontology First

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Yu Seung-jae, CEO of Persona AI, says companies need an "ontology" before AI agents can work well. An ontology is a clear map of how data is connected and what it means.

What happened

At a forum at the National Assembly on the 5th, Yu Seung-jae argued that companies do not lack data. Their data does not have defined relationships or meanings, so AI agents cannot work efficiently. He said an ontology is essential. He also pointed to Palantir as a leading example of "hyperautomation," where machines handle more and more of the work on their own.

Key numbers and facts

  • Gartner expects the hyperautomation market to reach about 1,644 trillion won (about $1.2 trillion) by 2028.
  • Palantir's company value is about 473 trillion won.
  • Palantir's annual sales doubled in three years, to about 3 trillion won.
  • Wendy's purchasing co-op used Palantir's AI platform from 2024 to view inventory and logistics data for more than 6,400 stores in the U.S. and Canada.

Background

AI agents are programs that can carry out tasks on their own. To do that well, they must understand how different pieces of data fit together. Persona AI started with software built for individual clients, then moved to subscription services, and now works on hyperautomation. It says it delivered the first AI agent in Korea's finance sector to KB Securities.

Why it matters

Many companies think that having lots of data is enough. This story says the real problem is that data is not connected in a way that makes sense. If an ontology links orders, stock, shipping, and demand, an AI agent can find which stores are at risk, rank the urgent problems, and suggest fixes. Without that link, people still have to check each system and hold meetings.

What to watch

  • Whether Persona AI's physical AI projects in Jeonbuk and Gyeongnam move forward as planned.
  • How Korean manufacturers use Persona AI's models and agents on factory floors.
  • Whether companies that build ontologies see faster or more accurate AI results.

Glossary

AI agent
An AI program that can plan and carry out tasks on its own.
Palantir
A U.S. company that sells data and AI platforms to large organizations.
Persona AI
A Korean AI company that builds AI agents and automation solutions for businesses.

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