Is SEO dead?

Is SEO dead—or more powerful than it’s ever been? In this conversation, host Seema Alexander sits with Talisha Padgett to challenge one of the loudest myths in the AI era. SEO isn’t disappearing. It’s evolving—and the stakes are higher than most people realize. Talisha explains why context is now everything. In a world driven by data, AI doesn’t just read keywords—it interprets meaning. The language around a page, an image, or an experience adds value. Alt text, captions, and intent now shape how information is understood, surfaced, and trusted. She points to a real shift many overlook: platforms like Instagram are now searchable. What you write in captions and alt text directly affects whether people find you at all. Discovery is no longer accidental—it’s designed. This moment matters because how we structure information today determines what future generations can access tomorrow. SEO isn’t dying. It’s being reinvented—and we’re all responsible for how it shows up. #SEOFuture #AIAndSearch #DigitalLiteracy #FutureOfInformation #AIinEducation #HumanCenteredAI #ContentStrategy #MindsetShift