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The Semantic Web is not a separate Web but an extension of the current one, in which information is given well-defined meaning, better enabling computers and people to work in cooperation.
Tim Berners-Lee
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The Semantic Web enhances the existing web by structuring data so that computers and humans can better collaborate.

Tim Berners-Lee's quote about the Semantic Web articulates the idea that it is not a new, isolated entity but rather an enhancement of the current web architecture. By adding defined meanings to information, the Semantic Web aims to improve the interaction between machines and humans, fostering a more cooperative environment for data sharing and knowledge creation.

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Semantic WebDataCollaborationTechnologyInformationWeb

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In a conference presentation discussing future web technologies.

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