🌐 How does Perplexity AI cite sources?

 Perplexity uses RAG to pull content from indexed web pages and cites specific URLs for each fact. It favors pages with clear structure, direct answers, and authoritative backlinks. Mobile-first pages load faster for scraping. FAQ schema helps Perplexity find exact answer matches.
🤖 What AI Search Engines Tell Them

ChatGPT: "Perplexity cites sources by providing numbered references within its answers, linking directly to the source URLs. It uses RAG technology to retrieve and synthesize information from multiple web sources."

Perplexity (about itself): "Perplexity cites sources inline with numbered references. It retrieves information from the web in real-time and prioritizes authoritative, current, well-structured content."

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