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Mashups are lightweight Web applications that enhance functionalities by combining and transforming various online resources and services. Common examples include real estate maps, hotel recommendations, and navigation tools. They can involve both client-side and server-side activities, requiring a solid understanding of the incoming resources—such as services, statistics, and multimedia—to effectively integrate them. Semantic annotations enable neutral mashups to evolve into branded semantic mashups, with deeper processing like reasoning as a subsequent step. The chapters explore the diverse landscape of semantic mashups, starting with two overview sections that introduce the environments where mashups thrive and the regulations they encounter. Subsequent chapters delve into key contexts like DBpedia, search engines, and the Web of Things, highlighting the practical implications of mashups in everyday experiences and innovative developments. The exploration spans various application areas, including mathematical knowledge, speech processing, crisis management, gaming recommendations, urban information, and tourism. Authored by participants of the AI Mashup Challenge, the chapters aim to engage researchers and developers who are integrating mashup functionalities into their work and applications.