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AI is Eating Search

Jul 23, 2025 · 56:22

Robert McCloy of Scrunch AI argues that AI is replacing web browsing, not just search, as consumers prefer ChatGPT and similar tools over traditional browsing. He explains that AI search platforms still rely on traditional search under the hood, but re-rank results based on metadata clarity—so clickbait titles fail while descriptive content wins. Prompt injection works currently but is a temporary tactic; the durable strategy is clear, structured content with server-side rendered HTML because AI tools don't execute JavaScript. Scrunch helps brands optimize for platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Meta AI; customer Clerk saw a 6x traffic increase and 9x conversion lift from AI-referred visitors. Robert predicts the future is about 'agent experience'—optimizing how AI systems interact with your content to serve end users directly.

Voice AI Masterclass — Kwindla Hultman Kramer and swyx

May 6, 2025 · 20:51

Shawn Wang and Kwindla Hultman Kramer announce a voice AI masterclass course, diving into the landscape of models like Dia and Parakeet, production deployment challenges, and future trends such as speech-to-speech and real-time video. Kwindla explains that telephony (Twilio) drives 99% of current monetizable voice AI, while open source frameworks like Pipecat enable low-latency multi-modal apps. The course covers turn detection, context management, and evals, with 28 sessions featuring partners like OpenAI, Google, and NVIDIA. The goal is to jumpstart builders from prototype to production, with real-time video expected to hit its inflection point by year-end.