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A.J. Ghergich

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A.J. Ghergich

VP Consulting Services

Botify

2 talks

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VP of Consulting Services at Botify. Argues we've leapt past Level 4 AI reasoning faster than anyone predicted — and brands that wait will be left behind. Empowerment over doom is his core message.

Talks · 2

keynoteBotify Connect US 2024· Tuesday, October 1, 2024· Austin

From Evolution to Revolution: The Role of Generative AI in Life & Search

9:00 AM9:45 AM · Connect US 2024

We've leapt to Level 4 PhD-reasoning AI faster than the industry predicted. Brands that wait will be steamrolled — empowerment over doom.

  • Act now — inaction is the real risk
  • Customer intent hasn't changed; only the interfaces did
  • AI is happening because of us — we direct it
keynoteBotify Connect US 2024· Tuesday, October 1, 2024· Austin

Predictions for Search & How to Prepare Today

5:00 PM5:45 PM · Connect US 2024

Closing keynote with Adrien Ménard, Abishek Surana Rajendra, Frank Vitovitch (Botify). Bold predictions: AGI, AI bot traffic governance, the death of keyword-driven SEO.

  • Share of voice + brand mentions > keyword rankings
  • AI bots will outnumber human visitors — govern accordingly
  • AGI is closer than the industry admits