Search Is Dead? The Future of Search: How OpenAI, TikTok, and AI Are Reinventing Discovery, Knowledge, and the Internet

🌐 Rethinking Search in the Age of AI
The Next Decade of Search Starts Here!

For over twenty years, search has been our primary gateway to knowledge. Today, that gateway is rapidly evolving. 🌟
Large language models, AI agents, and multimodal systems are transforming how we discover information and interact with knowledge. The future of search isn't just about retrieving links; it's about delivering intelligence.

Join us for an exclusive evening exploring this critical transformation in technology.

🗣️ Speakers

• Marti Hearst
  Professor, UC Berkeley
  Leading researcher in information retrieval, search interfaces, and human-computer interaction.
• Brian Yang
  Ads Team, OpenAI
  Innovating AI-native advertising in the era of conversational search.
• Anthony Yin
  Chief of Staff, Product, TikTok
  Shaping how billions discover information through AI-powered search experiences.
• Leading Venture Capitalist (TBA)
  Insights on the future of AI search and emerging startups.

📚 Featured Perspectives

• Academic Research: Breakthroughs in large language models redefining the science of search.
• AI Industry: Designing intelligent search and AI agents for modern applications.
• Product Innovation: Global platforms reimagining discovery and user experience in the AI era.
• Venture Capital: Investment opportunities shaping the future of AI-powered knowledge discovery.

Each speaker will present a 30-minute keynote, followed by networking with founders, researchers, and leaders in Silicon Valley.

🔑 Topics We'll Explore

• The evolution of search beyond keywords to intelligence
• AI agents as new tools for information discovery
• The integration of search, recommendations, and personalized assistants
• Future of AI-native advertising
• Investment landscapes in AI search technologies

Whether you're building AI products, investing in new technologies, conducting research, or curious about AI's trajectory, this forum is your opportunity to hear from the innovators defining the future of information.

Search is transitioning from merely finding answers to becoming the operating system for human thought, learning, and decision-making.

🚀 Ending

The future of search will not rest with a single entity. It will be defined by an ecosystem of researchers, entrepreneurs, AI labs, and investors driving the next wave of innovation.
Join the conversation on how the world will discover knowledge in the age of AI!

📍 Location: Stanford University, 450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
🎟️ RSVP here — limited spots available!