You do not need to abandon traditional SEO to prepare for AI search. In fact, many of the fundamentals remain the same.
A technically sound website, useful content, clear structure, relevant information, strong authority, and a trustworthy online presence are important for both traditional and AI powered search.
The difference is that AI search requires us to think beyond individual keyword rankings. We also need to consider whether your business can be clearly understood as a relevant and trustworthy source when a search system is generating an answer.