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Ethan shares his perspective on how AI is currently affecting search, presenting the latest research conducted by Graphite’s data science team that shows evidence that human generated content is still outperforming heavy AI content across many categories. While much of the discussion about AI and SEO today centers around genAI and LLMs, Ethan explains how Graphite is using AI for many other purposes that can drive SEO strategy and accelerate impact.

Ethan also weighs in on the future state of search and what companies may need to do to gain visibility on ChatGPT and other chatbots.

This episode aired on April 23, 2024.

Ethan Smith
Ethan Smith
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Ethan Smith is CEO of Graphite.io, a research-driven growth agency that works with companies like Webflow, Adobe, and Upwork. He is an adjunct professor at IE Business School and teaches SEO and AEO at Reforge. His research has been published in ACM, Axios, Financial Times, and The Atlantic. Prior to founding Graphite, Ethan was a growth advisor to Masterclass, Robinhood, and Honey. Ethan was a research assistant focused on human-computer interaction and psychology at UC Santa Barbara and University College London.
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