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Gita Pine, Chief Architect at TIAA, emphasized that AI is impossibly without a semantic layer—an underpinning that allows disparate data types, whether structured, unstructured, or multimedia, to be integrated seamlessly. Her focus is on implementing a knowledge graph that acts as this semantic layer, connecting data points across domains such as finance and contracts without disturbing daily workflows. The core idea: creating an environment where data delivers its true value, akin to delivering "data as the new oil."