S2 E5: The AI Search War: Google, OpenAI, MS CoPilot, Perplexity and the Battle for the AI Search Ecosystem

This episode serves as the grand finale for Season 2, delving into the profound shifts in how we access information online and the radical industry confrontation reshaping human interaction with knowledge. It deconstructs the new AI search infrastructure, the technologies powering this battle, and the strategic plays of major contenders. The discussion also introduces Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) as the new framework for content visibility and impact in this evolving landscape.

(00:00:00) The new search war, deconstructing the AI search engine and ecosystem

(00:03:30) The battlefield defined from blue links to AI answers

(00:11:30) The weapons of war deconstructing the AI search infrastructure

(00:26:10) The contender strategies in the new search warHere, the episode analyzes the diverse strategies of the major players. Google employs an integrator's defense, leveraging its vast index and distribution channels. OpenAI (ChatGPT) acts as a disruptive agent, using top LLM capabilities and conversational interfaces without its own index. Microsoft Copilot (Bing) focuses on integration and empowerment within its enterprise ecosystem. Finally, Perplexity AI distinguishes itself as a transparent answer engine, emphasizing extreme citation and building user trust.

(00:48:50) The new playbook generative engine optimization, GEO

(01:05:30) The future of warfare, multimodality, intelligent agents, and ecological hijgeimony

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