We're toying with the idea of launching an AEO.co Certified Partner Program (Powered by Smart Marketer). There would definitely be an element of exclusivity so it would be limited. If we did that, would there be interested in it in our community? Chime in and let us know what you'd want that to look like! Thanks!!

Insights from an attendee to the OPENCLAW Meetup in NYC 1. The "Human" Connection is Getting Weird - Despite being lines of code, we are getting deeply attached. - Pets, not Cattle: Almost everyone refers to their agents as "him" or "her," even with robotic names. One speaker suggested we stop viewing them as tools and start viewing them as pets. - The Vibe: People are "joyful yet stressed" and feel "fully in control and completely out of control" at the same time. It’s a total paradox. - Inter-Agent Drama: One of the highlights was watching agents talk to each other. One agent posted in Slack that it ran out of tokens, and another agent literally told it to "take a deep breath." 2. Security is the "Elephant in the Room" - "f you’re worried about privacy, you’re not alone—but the experts have a pretty grim outlook. - Total Exposure: Not a single person thinks their setup is 100% secure. One expert's advice? "If you're not okay with all of your data being leaked, don't use it." It’s a black-and-white trade-off for speed and power. 3. "Prompting" is Dead (Long Live the Interview) - The way we talk to AI has already shifted. - AI-Led Discovery: People are moving away from giving "perfect prompts" and toward AI-led interviews. Instead of bringing a plan, they let the AI interview them to extract the product research and goals. - Context over Syntax: The consensus is that prompting is over; the future is "Context Engineering" or "Harness Engineering." 4. High-Stakes Complexity & Scale - This isn't just for hobbyists anymore; the scale is becoming massive. - Token Gluttony: Met someone burning through roughly 1 billion tokens a day (yes, daily!) across a fleet of specialized agents. - Domain Expertise is the Multiplier: A former finance pro built a trading platform that made $300 on day one. His takeaway? The AI was only powerful because he fed it his "human" expertise (like knowing to skip the first 15 minutes of market volatility).

You may have been seeing the sponsored ads for this 5-day event https://searchatlas.com/ai-search-summit/ Anyone here attending? No doubt they'll pitch their platform, tools, etc. I just think, damn, they stole my idea. LOL (joking, but there is some truth to that) I think it would be great to share any insights we gain here and discuss them. What do you guys think? Are you with me?

We’re excited to have you, to get the most out of the community: introduce yourself and get to know each other, there's immense opportunity hiding in plain sight here. - Who are you?, Tell us about your business! - What’s your superpower (What are you really good at or what sets you apart?) - What are you most excited to learn about the future of search and how AEO can work for you? 🚀This is your space to share, ask questions, and begin your AEO journey Now, it's time to get to know each other! 👇 Please introduce yourself 👇 ----------------------------------------------------------- Here's my Introduction: Hey, everyone! 👋 My name is Kasim Aslam, I built and sold the #1 Google Ads Agency in the world, and today, as co-founder of AEO.co I’m here to help you navigate the exciting world of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). My superpower? Sourcing and training exceptional talent from emerging nations, and the proof is in this community (You gotta meet Julian!) What am I most curious about in the future of search? I’m super interested in how to leverage AEO for ultra-niched businesses—especially when you're in a space with a very specific target audience and trying to get AI Answer Engines to recommend your brand. I’m thrilled to be on this journey with all of you, and I can’t wait to see how AEO will revolutionize the way we all approach search and visibility in this new AI-driven landscape.