GOOGLE CLOUD LAUNCHES FORMAT FOR AI-READY KNOWLEDGE
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Google Cloud introduced the Open Knowledge Format (OKF), a standardized specification that converts scattered organizational documents into portable Markdown files with YAML frontmatter. The format enables AI agents to access and process knowledge efficiently.
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