Michael Lewittes swings back around to the EDGE to discuss a current and concerning topic, AI content and its effect on journalism.

Michael brings his quarter-century of media experience to the table, sharing his journey from a seasoned journalist to spearheading cutting-edge SEO tools like Rankify. Discover how transparency, fact-checking, and expertise are more critical than ever in the era of AI-generated content and rampant misinformation.

Explore the vital role of journalistic integrity in an age of deepfakes and echo chambers. With tales of newsroom dynamics and content homogenization, the conversation takes an intriguing turn toward how AI, if unchecked, could drastically alter the content landscape.

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[00:05:38] Early 2000s Fact-Checking Pioneer

[00:06:28] Emphasizing Transparency in Journalism

[00:12:10] Newsroom Lessons and Exclusive Stories

[00:15:00] Deepfake Verification and Digital Responsibility

[00:17:31] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics

[00:18:41] Journalism Integrity vs. AI Challenge

[00:22:25] Overreliance on Generative Text Models

[00:29:15] Legal Updates Require Human Expertise

[00:30:56] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix Studio

[00:33:36] AI's Imperfect Progress and Journalism Integrity

[00:36:19] Client-Driven Adaptation

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Sara Taher joins the EDGE team this week to have a focused discussion of AI and SEO in the news. From China's deep-sea AI shake-ups to Meta monetizing threads and Google's evolving search Quality Raters Guidelines, this week promises a feast of intriguing insights and digital dilemmas.

We unpack the repercussions of Deepseek—a Chinese AI marvel shaking Silicon Valley with its low-cost, high-performance delivery, and what that means for the global tech landscape. OpenAI's new operator agent takes automation to a new level, independently performing tasks on the web as Google's latest SERP experiments blur the lines between genuine and generated content.

Amid water-guzzling AI models and potential copyright conundrums, we question the future of internet search and ponder the implications of AI-altered reality. Can SEO maintain its footing in an AI-dominated world?

News from the EDGE:

[00:02:57]  Meta Launches Ads on Threads

[00:06:23]  Google Updates Search Quality Rater Guidelines: What To Know

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AI/SEO News:

[00:13:57] What Is China’s DeepSeek and Why Is It Freaking Out the AI World?

[00:22:08]  OpenAI’s new Operator AI Agent

[00:26:46]  Google Testing AI-Generated What People Are Saying

[00:32:12] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks

[00:33:17]  Google Can Show Sites With Manual Actions In AI Overview

[00:35:43]  ‘Thirsty’ ChatGP

[00:41:57]  AI Means the End of Internet Search as We’ve Known It

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Busy doesn't always mean productive. How do you balance the need for continued content with the need for quality? Paula Mejia, VP of Enterprise Marketing from WIX Studio, shares her insights on maintaining engagement without compromising on content value.

Erin Sparks and Paula dive into the core philosophy of enterprise marketing strategies, focusing on effective goal-setting, the fine balance between creativity and productivity, and the pivotal role of AI in modern marketing. They tackle the often tricky conversations about budget allocations and staying the course amidst tempting trends.

Paula shares her perspective: "You as a marketer want to be in front of your customer as often as possible... but if we do that, we are burning our marketing team and using budget inefficiently." Exploring the nuances between brand efforts and tangible ROI, Paula provides invaluable advice for navigating the complex landscape of marketing attribution.

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[00:05:42] Strategic Marketing Amid Digital Noise

[00:08:44] Balancing Creativity and Business Needs

[00:12:00] Align Goals with Measurable Metrics

[00:15:36] "Improving Communication in Project Processes"

[00:17:36] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics

[00:18:48] AI's Impact on Content Creation

[00:23:10] AI Integration in Marketing Teams

[00:24:38] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix Studio

[00:26:43] Optimizing Tech Stack in Marketing

[00:30:04] Beyond Last-Touch Attribution

[00:34:47] Building Inbound Brand Awareness

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