Glossary
AI search
AI search is search powered by large language models that returns a synthesized answer with citations (ChatGPT search, Perplexity, Google AI Mode) rather than a ranked list of links. It is the surface GEO and AEO optimize for.
How Getspotted helps
Getspotted is the AI citation API for ai search: it finds the sources AI engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) and Google cite for any query, per country, and the contacts behind them. Start with the docs or connect the MCP server.
Related terms
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