GEO, AEO, and AI search

AI Search

Also known as: AI-powered search

AI-assisted information search, often combining source retrieval with a generated answer.

A practical example

An assistant finds several pages and compares available solutions.

What should I know?

Source retrieval and citation methods differ across services.

GEO, AEO, and AI search in practice

In AI answers, distinguish a name mention, an actual recommendation, and a source link. Compare the same questions, models, and markets. A single conversation can vary and does not represent all possible answers.

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Related terms

GroundingConnecting generated output to supplied or retrieved information.RAGCombining retrieval of relevant materials with generating an answer from them.AI citationA visible reference to a specific source used in an AI answer, often as a link.

Documentation and further reading

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