How LLMs Choose Sources: A Synthesis (2024–2026)

Published 2026-05-12

Stub. This piece will synthesise findings from generative-engine-optimisation research published 2024–2026, with attention to retrieval mechanisms, transparency signals, and cross-corroboration. Final version cites the academic sources listed in the frontmatter.

Citations

https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.09735
https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.00054
https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.03417
https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.13247
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.10697