In this exciting episode of Omni Talk’s “Ask an Expert” series, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Ownit AI co-founders Payman Nejati and Evan Shiue to discuss how Amazon’s Rufus and Google’s AI overviews are revolutionizing e-commerce.

They dive into the potential impact these innovations will have on product searches, consumer behavior, and how retailers can leverage AI to stay competitive. If you’re interested in the future of retail and AI-driven shopping experiences, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Moments Include:

[0:25] - Introduction to Amazon Rufus and generative AI in retail.

[2:05] - Payman and Evan's journey in e-commerce and AI technology.

[5:50] - What Rufus does for Amazon users and its significance for e-commerce.

[7:50] - How retailers need to adapt to AI-driven search models.

[10:43] - How Google’s AI overview competes with Amazon and changes search behaviors.

[14:11] - Practical examples of how retailers can take advantage of AI in their product catalog.

[22:10] - Impact of trends like social media on retail and AI’s role in keeping retailers competitive.

[26:26] - Discussion on AI in retail media and the integration of ads in AI-driven search.

[30:13] - Final advice for retailers looking to leverage AI in their e-commerce strategies.

Tune in for a detailed exploration of how generative AI is setting a new standard for shopping!

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