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How We Use AI at O’Brien Media (and Why It’s a Game-Changer for Our Team and Clients)

AI is everywhere these days—from powering the apps we use daily to transforming how businesses operate behind the scenes. At O'Brien Media, we’ve embraced AI not as a buzzword or a replacement for creativity, but as a powerful tool to support our work and enhance the services we provide to our clients. Whether you’re working with us on a web design project, SEO, digital marketing, or...
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SearchGPT vs. Google: What Small Businesses Need to Know

As SearchGPT emerges as a new player in the search engine landscape, small businesses need to understand how it compares to the industry giant, Google. SearchGPT, developed by OpenAI, is designed to provide conversational, context-aware search experiences. It integrates real-time data with generative AI, offering a more interactive and dynamic search process. What is SearchGPT? SearchGPT is...
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DeepSeek: What You Need to Know About China’s Answer to ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence is evolving at a rapid pace, and one of the latest big names to emerge is DeepSeek, a large language model (LLM) from China that’s making waves in the AI industry. If you’ve been following developments in AI, you may have heard about DeepSeek—but what exactly is it, and why is it significant? What is DeepSeek? DeepSeek is an AI-powered large language model similar to...
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Meta’s AI Profiles: Ushering in a New Era of Social Media Engagement

Meta is once again grabbing headlines—this time for its move into AI-driven profiles and bots on Facebook and Instagram. According to a recent report by The Verge (3 January 2025), Meta appears determined to transform how users interact on its platforms, offering new, AI-powered experiences that could redefine social media as we know it. The Rise of AI-Powered Social Media Artificial...
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Google’s JavaScript Warning: What It Means for the Future of AI Search

In a recent update, Google has warned website owners about the importance of correct JavaScript (JS) implementation. Although similar cautions have appeared before, this carries renewed urgency in an age where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a growing role in search. AI-based search refers to search engine systems that use advanced machine learning algorithms to interpret user queries, analyse...
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Google Vertex AI Crawler: What It Means for Your Website

Google has recently introduced a new AI-powered web crawler named "Google-Extended," which is part of its Vertex AI platform. This development has significant implications for website owners and digital marketers, particularly those focused on SEO and content strategy. What is Google Vertex AI? Google Vertex AI is a comprehensive machine learning platform that provides tools for developing,...
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The Rise of AI in Small Business: How to Leverage Technology for Growth

In today’s fast-paced digital world, small businesses are continuously navigating a landscape that evolves at lightning speed. One of the most significant advancements of recent years is artificial intelligence (AI). For small businesses in Swindon and beyond, AI presents both opportunities and challenges. At O’Brien Media, we recognise that integrating AI into your business strategy might...
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