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When AI Stops Searching and Starts Deciding

July 14, 2026
By Sparky Zivin, Seán Earley & Sherman Ko

AI Reputation and Generative Search

As generative AI becomes the first point of information discovery, corporate reputation is shifting from search visibility to machine understanding. AI reputation is becoming a strategic priority as answer engines increasingly influence how companies are evaluated by investors, customers, regulators and policymakers before they ever visit a corporate website.

AI Readiness for Corporate Communications

This report explores how organisations can strengthen AI visibility through structured content, machine-readable information and cross-functional communications strategies. It examines the growing importance of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), AI search optimisation and digital reputation management, helping leaders improve credibility, reduce misinformation risks and ensure their business is accurately represented across evolving AI platforms.

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