How GenAI differs from LLM, GEO, AEO
Discriminative AI classifies (spam vs not, cat vs dog). Generative AI produces new outputs. The current AI search wave is dominated by generative models — which is why GEO and AEO exist as distinct disciplines.
How Mentionwell handles GenAI
- Mentionwell is itself a generative pipeline — generating articles, then editing them through a critic loop.
- Optimization stack (AEO + GEO + LLMO) is built specifically for generative-AI consumption surfaces.
Frequently asked questions about GenAI
What is generative AI?
AI that produces new content — text, images, audio, video, code — rather than only classifying or scoring existing inputs. Examples: GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Stable Diffusion, Sora.
How does generative AI change SEO?
It adds new surfaces (AI Overviews, ChatGPT Search, Perplexity) that synthesize answers and cite sources. Classic SEO still works, but AEO and GEO sit on top of it.
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Ship GenAI-optimized articles automatically
Mentionwell handles GenAI on every published article — alongside the other six optimization targets in this glossary — so you don't have to think about it per post. Drop a domain, approve the first headline, watch the pipeline run.