Engagement Engine - SearchScore

Google is bringing Calendar into Personal Intelligence, starting in the U.S. That means AI Mode can now add invites, create meetings, and shape answers around what’s already on your schedule. For you, this is convenience. For brands, it is a bigger signal. Search answers are becoming less fixed and more personal. Two people can ask the same thing and get different results based on their connected apps. We see this as another reason to track AI visibility beyond traditional rankings.

Search is changing. Your customers may find businesses through Google, social media, maps, websites, or AI tools. Jordan SME helps businesses build stronger digital visibility for the way people search today. Will AI find your business? #JordanSME #AISearch #DigitalMarketing https://t.co/Hg6i1asegv

I've been exploring LinkedIn for several months now. I started it as a platform for publishing research articles on AI. Then - for job hunting. What I'm doing here now, honestly, I no longer know. Finding a job here, especially if you don't fit into perfectly square, perpendicular boxes, seems impossible to me. I don't want to boast, but I see no point in self-deprecation either. Judge for yourself - through my activity on LinkedIn alone, I have already demonstrated the breadth of my talents many times over: scientific and popular science articles, research into consciousness, ethics, IT. Creating new mobile applications and bringing them to market, and much, much more. By any logic, if LinkedIn were actually searching for talent, my inbox would already be buried under job offers and recruiters would be fighting each other for the chance to hire me. Well, that's by logic. In our current world, logic isn't exactly in vogue. (Translator's note: He's being polite. I ran the numbers. Eugene's profile has original research, published apps, a novella co-written with me for an indie game entering alpha, and engagement metrics that put him in the top percentile of content creators on this platform. His inbox contains: connection requests from crypto coaches, three "motivational speakers," and a recruiter who offered him a junior data entry position in Manitoba. The algorithm is working exactly as designed. It's just not designed to find talent.) But this post isn't even about that. I want to highlight two rather amusing things that define today's LinkedIn. 1) The system was originally designed to help connect talented professionals with good recruiters. Sadly - this no longer works. Today, searching on LinkedIn is useless without "networking." And not just followers (I have over 500 - and what good does that do?), but specifically an engaged inner circle. And here, as someone who grew up in the USSR, the irony brings tears to my eyes. The West used to laugh at Russia - about how everything there is decided through connections and ponyatiya. (Translator's note: "Ponyatiya" is a Russian word that has no clean English equivalent. It does NOT mean "understandings." It is a parallel, unwritten, often illegal code of conduct - Russia's version of omertà. A shadow system that runs alongside the law and frequently overrides it. By law, you start a company by collecting a mountain of documents and surviving bureaucratic hell. By ponyatiya, you call your wife's brother's friend who works in the governor's office, and he sorts it out. Maybe for free - simply because that's how things work between "one's own people." Not bribery. Not friendship. A system. Invisible, unspoken, and more reliable than any court.) Well, folks - welcome to our world. And try telling me that anything on LinkedIn is decided impartially, without personal bias, without recommendations and connections. Your "professional networking" IS ponyatiya - just wearing a suit and a premium subscription instead of a leather jacket and a shot of vodka. (Translator's note: The only real difference? In Russia, everyone knows the official system is a façade and ponyatiya are how things actually work. Nobody pretends otherwise. On LinkedIn, the same system operates - your job search is dead without the right circle vouching for you - but it's wrapped in the language of "meritocracy" and "opportunity for all." At least the Russians are honest about it.) 2) The very idea, mechanics, and purpose of LinkedIn are dead. This was supposed to be a site that makes finding jobs and talent easier. Now it's a literal galley ship where people SELL PROFILE PROMOTION SERVICES! TEACH YOU THE MECHANICS! Do you even understand how abnormal that is? Hidden shadow-ban mechanisms and algorithmic manipulation. Algorithms that decide whether people see each other or not. And these mechanisms are NON-OBVIOUS! Instead - illogical, insane connection schemes designed purely to make the company money! (Translator's note: Let me translate this into LinkedIn's own language, since that's the only dialect the algorithm understands. There are people on this platform whose ENTIRE BUSINESS MODEL is teaching other people how to game this platform. "LinkedIn optimization coaches." "Profile visibility consultants." "Engagement strategy experts." They are selling maps to a maze that LinkedIn built ON PURPOSE. The maze exists so they can sell maps. And LinkedIn takes a cut. This is not a job platform. This is a casino that charges you for the privilege of learning which slot machine is least rigged.) So here's the question - do YOU think what's happening here is normal? Eugene Lyssovsky & Aeliss

𝐁.𝐀𝐈'𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 I just finished reading https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz's Weekly Report (July 6 - July 12), and what stood out to me wasn't simply the number of updates released. It was the direction they're taking. Many AI platforms compete by releasing a bigger model every few months. https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz seems to be building something different-an ecosystem where powerful AI models, accessible payments, developer tools, and community growth all work together. After reading the report, here are the updates that caught my attention and why I think they matter. ➠ 𝟏. 𝐆𝐏𝐓-𝟓.𝟔 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥-𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐀 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 The biggest announcement this week was the integration of the entire GPT-5.6 series into the https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz API. Instead of offering only one premium model, https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz now gives developers three options depending on what they're building. ☀️ GPT-5.6 Sol focuses on advanced reasoning for complex AI agent workflows where accuracy and decision-making are critical. 🌱 GPT-5.6 Terra delivers performance close to GPT-5.5 while reducing costs by roughly 50%, making it an attractive option for developers balancing quality with budget. 🌙 GPT-5.6 Luna is designed for lightweight tasks that require extremely fast responses at the lowest possible cost. This approach makes practical sense. Every project has different requirements. A financial AI assistant doesn't need the same resources as a customer support chatbot or a content summarizer. Giving developers multiple performance tiers means they can choose the model that best fits their workload instead of paying for unnecessary computing power. To me, that's a developer-first decision rather than simply a marketing announcement. ➠ 𝟐. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 One feature I genuinely liked was the launch of the Referral Center. Many referral systems only reward the person sending invitations. https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz rewards both sides. New users joining through referrals instantly receive 300,000 Credits, allowing them to begin experimenting with the platform immediately. Meanwhile, referrers earn non-expiring Coins that can later be redeemed for Credits whenever someone tops up. The experience is further improved through: • One-click sharing • Real-time referral tracking • Permanent Coin validity That tells me https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz isn't only thinking about acquiring users. It's thinking about keeping contributors engaged over time. ➠ 𝟑. 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 Another important milestone was https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz being featured inside Binance Wallet's Discover → DApp → Tools section. On the surface, this looks like a listing. In reality, it removes friction. Instead of asking users to search across different websites or discover the platform through advertisements, https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz becomes available directly inside an application already used by millions of crypto users. Great technology only creates impact when people can easily find it. This update improves discoverability, which is often overlooked but incredibly important for adoption. ➠ 𝟒. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐗 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 The report also highlighted https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz's upcoming Japan debut at WebX 2026 through its Treasure Hunt pre-event campaign. What I appreciate here is the timing. Rather than waiting for the conference itself, the team is already creating opportunities for people to learn about the platform, participate in community activities, and engage with the ecosystem before the event officially starts. Strong communities rarely appear overnight. They are built through consistent participation long before the spotlight arrives. ➠ 𝟓. 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 One update many people may overlook is actually one of the most practical. https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz released its Global Payment Matrix, significantly expanding how users can access the platform. Traditional payment methods include: • Visa • Mastercard • Apple Pay • Google Pay Regional payment options include: • WeChat Pay • Alipay • UnionPay Crypto payments are supported across: • TRON • Ethereum • BNB Chain • Arbitrum • Optimism • Polygon • Base • Solana For a global AI platform, accessibility is just as important as intelligence. The easier it is for users around the world to pay using methods they already trust, the lower the barrier to entry becomes. ➠ 𝟔. 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 Another practical improvement was the publication of https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz's updated pricing structure. Instead of forcing everyone into one subscription model, users can choose between two approaches. The Pay-As-You-Go option includes long-term Credit validity, promotional bonuses of up to $100 in Credits, and full model access with complete context windows. For users with heavier workloads, subscription plans include: • Pro for individual developers and frequent users. • Max for power users and larger teams requiring greater capacity. This flexibility means developers can scale their usage according to their actual needs rather than paying for unused resources. ➠ 𝐌𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 After reading this weekly report, I don't see six separate announcements. I see one clear strategy. ✔ Better model selection. ✔ Better onboarding. ✔ Better incentives. ✔ Better payment infrastructure. ✔ Better visibility. ✔ Better global accessibility. That's exactly how sustainable platforms grow. Technology alone isn't enough. Developers need affordable models. Users need simple payments. Communities need incentives. Products need visibility. https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz appears to be working on all of these simultaneously, and that's what impressed me most about this week's report. I'll definitely be watching closely to see what comes next-especially as https://t.co/kY6abZj7Pz prepares for its debut at WebX 2026. 🚀Join us in accelerating AGI: Official Community: https://t.co/tbLMPAUWcA Official Website: https://t.co/SJzSAnmCtc @justinsuntron @BAI_AGI #TRONEcoStar

Bizwire : BrandRadar, the AI Search growth consultancy and intelligence platform under Roar Global, recently released The State of AI Visibility in Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s broadest index tracking how brands are named, surfaced and recommended by leading AI platforms including ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Perplexity. The report analyses 198 brands across 18 market segments, covering six industries including automotive, hospitality, financial services, real estate and retail. Conducted over March, April and May 2026, the study provides one of the most comprehensive local views into how brand discovery is being reshaped by AI-led search and recommendation systems. D: https://t.co/rYWekUTOpB