CSI's founders embarked on their computing journey during the rise of software automation and the dawn of the World Wide Web, bringing deep expertise from roles in elite software engineering and technology innovation. Recognizing the limits of current AI, especially generative AI’s lack of reasoning, they pioneered a new path combining machine learning with symbolic programming to enable ontological reasoning. This approach aims for truly cognitive machines capable of sophisticated legal reasoning, using the legal profession as a demanding test bed. Focusing on automated reasoning, CSI develops AI that integrates advanced neuro-symbolic methods with user-friendly interfaces, addressing complex challenges like misinformation. Their vision foresees AI systems augmenting human intelligence responsibly and safely, tackling societal issues through enhanced truth and knowledge management.