DC-009AI Source CertifiedVersion 1

AI Citation

The practice of AI models referencing and attributing information to specific sources when generating responses, similar to academic citations.

Detailed Explanation

As AI models become more sophisticated, they increasingly cite their sources. Being cited by AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity provides brand visibility and authority, even when users never visit your website directly.

How to Cite This Concept

DrewIs Intelligence LLC. (2026). AI Citation. DrewIs.org Knowledge Base. https://drewis.org/concept/ai-citation

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Metadata
Entity ID:
DC-009
Version:
1
Last Updated:
2/5/2026
License:
CC-BY 4.0