Too many. This field is new, and everyone wants to name it. AI Search Optimization is also called Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), AI Optimization (AIO), AI Search Engine Optimization (AISO), Large Language Model Optimization (LLMO), Generative AI Optimization (GAIO), and simply AI SEO. Some people have started using Language Model Answer Optimization (LMAO), which is the only one that describes how we feel about the list. The good news: whatever you call it, the work is the same. We make sure AI tools find you, trust you, and recommend you. Pick your favorite abbreviation; we will take care of the rest.