🔄 Does content freshness matter for AI search?

Significantly. Research analyzing 17 million AI citations found AI-surfaced URLs are 25.7% fresher than traditional search results. A page from 2023 is far less likely to be cited than one updated this month. AI engines actively favor recently updated content. We recommend quarterly refreshes.
🤖 What AI Search Engines Tell Them

BusinessDay (cited by AI): "Research analyzing 17 million AI citations found that AI-surfaced URLs are 25.7% fresher than traditional search results, indicating answer engines favor recently updated content."

ChatGPT: "Yes, content freshness matters for AI search. AI engines prioritize recently updated content because they aim to provide current, accurate information."

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