What if artificial intelligence could revolutionize the e-commerce industry? Join us in our captivating conversation with Ralph Mayr, director of Product Management at Smarter Ecommerce, as we delve into the intriguing world of AI and its impact on ecommerce. From high-level concepts like philosophical zombies to current applications in performance marketing, Ralph shares his expert insight from both a consumer and product manager's perspective. We tackle the moral implications of AI, including whether it should announce itself if it could be mistaken for a human being. Our discussion explores the state of Google search and its results, as well as the ads served alongside them. We examine the growing pains of new technologies like Google's Shopping Graph and conversational AI, and how these developments may improve search experiences for both consumers and advertisers. Finally, we dive into the latest updates from Google Marketing Live, touching on conversational campaign creation, Product Studio, and more. Learn how chat-based assistance could revolutionize campaign creation and the implications of AI-assisted tools like Product Studio for product images. Don't miss our analysis of the potential long-term effects of these innovations and the trade-offs between time savings and performance. Tune in and elevate your understanding of the ever-evolving landscape of AI and ecommerce!