New Study: What sources Google AI Overviews actually cites (500 queries)

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What Sources Does Google AI Overviews Actually Cite? A Vertical Analysis

Analysis of 500 commercial and informational queries revealed that 71% of cited domains had structured entity definitions and original research rather than aggregated guides.

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