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We Analyzed 107 Million AI Answers. Here's Where Each Industry's Citations Actually Come From

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Search Engine Journal and Trendos analyzed citation patterns across 107 million AI-generated answers to reveal which sources get credited most by industry.

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Search Engine Journal and Trendos conducted original research analyzing over 107 million AI answers to identify where citations originate across different industries. The analysis reveals how major AI platforms distribute credit to various sources, offering SEO practitioners insight into which content types and publishers are most likely to be cited in generative search results—a critical factor for visibility in AI-powered answer environments.

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