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Information Object

Definition: An Information Content Entity that is designed to bear some specific Information Content Entity that is about some Entity.

Parent: Generically Dependent Continuant

See also: Plan, Artifact

Modeling Notes​

  • Information Objects are the foundation for all information-bearing entities in CCO
  • They can be concretized in various material forms (documents, databases, digital files)
  • Essential for modeling AI knowledge representations, datasets, and information systems
  • Bridge between abstract information content and material implementations
  • Support complex information relationships and dependencies

Examples in AI Context​

  • Knowledge graphs and ontologies
  • Training datasets and data models
  • AI model specifications and configurations
  • Documentation and metadata
  • Information schemas and data structures

Key Subclasses​

  • Directive Information Content Entity - Information that prescribes actions
  • Descriptive Information Content Entity - Information that describes entities
  • Representational Information Content Entity - Information that represents other entities