The Death of Search: How Shopping Will Work In The Age of AI

In this a16z podcast episode, Alex Rampell and Justine Moore discuss the future of commerce in the age of AI, focusing on how AI agents could change online shopping habits. They explore the potential disruption of e-commerce, the impact on Google's advertising model, and the challenges and opportunities for merchants and startups. The conversation covers the types of purchases most likely to be influenced by AI, the role of affiliate marketing, and the importance of trust and curation in combating the proliferation of "crap" on the internet. They also touch on the potential for AI to optimize pricing and personalize the shopping experience, while questioning whether AI can truly inculcate demand.

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The a16z Show

The Unhealthy State of the Web and the Potential of AI in Commerce

E-commerce Trends and the Role of AI in Shaping Consumer Behavior

Google's Freemium Model and the Decrapification of the Internet

The Problem of Polluted Search Results and the Costco Model

Opportunities for New Companies in the Age of AI and the Future of Commerce

The Death of Search: How Shopping Will Work In The Age of AI

The a16z Show

00:00The Unhealthy State of the Web and the Potential of AI in Commerce

The Unhealthy State of the Web and the Potential of AI in Commerce

07:04E-commerce Trends and the Role of AI in Shaping Consumer Behavior

E-commerce Trends and the Role of AI in Shaping Consumer Behavior

17:35Google's Freemium Model and the Decrapification of the Internet

Google's Freemium Model and the Decrapification of the Internet

27:20The Problem of Polluted Search Results and the Costco Model

The Problem of Polluted Search Results and the Costco Model

39:41Opportunities for New Companies in the Age of AI and the Future of Commerce

Opportunities for New Companies in the Age of AI and the Future of Commerce