We Tracked 143,424 AI Citations. Nearly Half Point Back to the Vendors Being Recommended

We tracked 143,424 AI citations and found that nearly half point back to vendor-owned domains, indicating a potential blind spot in AI recommendations. This isn't proof of manipulation, but rather a structural issue where AI cites easily accessible marketing content. As a developer, it's essential to ask what's underneath the answer and consider the potential bias in AI recommendations. If you're building a product, be aware that your own marketing content may influence AI suggestions. Check the sources and consider multiple recommendations before making a decision.