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As AI search and conversational assistants become the primary information gateways, content publishers find that after their content is "cited" by AI, they cannot obtain corresponding traffic, brand exposure, or advertising revenue, because server-side systems cannot perceive this citation behavior.
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10/16/2026
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Valid until: 1/14/2027
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