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Jul 2024
50m 22s

SearchGPT Takes on Google, Meta's AI Clo...

Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad
About this episode

Could the launch of SearchGPT by OpenAI and Meta's AI Bots for creators redefine search engines and social media engagement?


Discover how these advancements will reshape the tech landscape in this week's Reacts episode, packed with the latest AI updates.


Join Ben Parr and Jeremiah Owyang as they discuss with Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein:

  • OpenAI's SearchGPT: Implications for Google, Perplexity, and ad networks.
  • Adoption barriers for new search models.
  • Meta's AI Studio: Boosting fan engagement and creator revenue.
  • AI Startups Surge: Trends in PLG, network effects, and attracting VC interest at events like Llama Lounge, hosted by our guest, Jeremiah.

Tune in for insights on these groundbreaking developments and their impact on the industry.


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Credits

Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin McArthur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Content Strategist: Carolina Franco

Intro Voice: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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