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Search Institute Podcast

The evidence,
out loud.

Search Institute Podcast turns our research on search and AI discovery into clear audio explainers. We examine how information is found, ranked, cited, and recommended, and where the evidence behind popular claims runs thin. Episodes are editorially researched and reviewed by Search Institute, with synthetic narration clearly identified.

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Published by Search Institute. Narration is generated with a synthetic voice and editorially reviewed.

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Neo-retro halftone illustration comparing a ranked search list and a synthesized answer

September 25, 2026

Is GEO Really Different From SEO?

SEO and generative engine optimization share a search foundation, but AI answers create a different measurement problem. We examine citation studies and controlled experiments, explain their limits, and offer a practical way to evaluate GEO tactics. This episode uses synthetic narration.

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