AI won't replace SEO, but it's transforming how SEO works by changing what you optimize for and where your content appears.
Instead of just ranking in traditional search results, SEO now focuses on becoming the authoritative source that AI systems cite in their answers. You're still optimizing for visibility, but the platforms and formats are evolving.
The fundamentals remain crucial—helpful content, trusted brands, and good user experience—but success increasingly depends on becoming the expert source that both AI and humans want to reference.
SEO professionals who adapt to these changes will remain essential as businesses need help optimizing for AI search.
