Ep. 23 Looks at AI Search and WeWork’s Latest Play

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Episode 23 of Localogy’s This Week in Local podcast digs into Google’s recently announced generative AI-related search updates, which will further the automation of Google search ads and AI’s impact on the search experience. This includes a shift to what Mike calls “generative search results.”

Charles then raises the topic of the demise of the Neeva search engine. Neeva was an ad-free, subscription-based Google alternative that never really got off the ground. 

Since we recorded this episode of the podcast, Neeva was acquired by Snowflake.

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Our analysts then discuss the [shrinking] co-working giant WeWork’s latest troubles, and what may be a bright opportunity for the company, illustrated by a new office deal with Amazon.

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