Research notes
Retrieval vs citation — the difference and why it matters
Retrieving content and citing it are different observations.
How to use it#
An AI surface may consult information without displaying a citation to it. Kept’s Sources views describe the citations available in sampled answer data.
What to check#
A server request, retrieval observation, citation, brand mention, and referral should not be treated as interchangeable. Read the original answer and source context.