The Web's Foundational Principles

Tim Berners-Lee's innovation provided the foundation for today's web and the next generation of AI.

• Unambiguous Entity Naming (URIs)
• Negotiable Content Types (HTTP)
• HyperText (HTML)
• HyperData (RDF & Linked Data)

HyperText created the Web. HyperData is creating the Giant Global Knowledge Graph for AI.

The "Create, Save, and Share" Paradigm

The early web embraced a simple, powerful pattern for open publishing, pioneered by tools like blogs and syndication feeds (RSS, Atom).

The Challenge of Web 2.0

The rise of centralized platforms fragmented this open ecosystem, creating walled gardens that traded user control and interoperability for convenience.

Virtuoso's Briefcase: The Modern Solution

Revitalizing the original web paradigm for the Age of AI by blending local simplicity with global, decentralized reach.

• Use any tool (including AI) to create content.
• Save files directly to a WebDAV-mounted folder.
• Content is automatically published and syndicated via RSS/Atom.
• Optionally add rich metadata for context and discovery.
• Retain full ownership and control of your data.

Local Habits, Global Reach

Virtuoso's Briefcase mounts as a local folder via WebDAV, allowing simple drag-and-drop publishing.

/screenshots/

/screencasts/

/html/

Metadata Makes the Difference

Easily add titles, descriptions, and other metadata to enhance discoverability for both humans and AI agents.

Final Thoughts

The file create, save, and share paradigm remains timeless—whether you're writing a blog post, publishing research, or curating AI-ready knowledge artifacts.

This isn’t nostalgia—it’s pragmatic innovation.

Additional Resources

Learn more about Virtuoso's Briefcase and the concepts discussed.

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