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40% -- ai response visibility increase for Content visibility in AI-generated responses (generative engine optimization) (2025)

2025  · Aggarwal et al. (Princeton University & Georgia Tech) — GEO research paper

Adding relevant statistics and quotations can boost content visibility in AI-generated responses by up to 40%.

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Aggarwal et al. (Princeton University & Georgia Tech) — GEO research paper Primary Tier C
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Figure cited as an upper bound ('up to 40%') for visibility gains from adding statistics and quotations to content; number matches the KDD 2024 GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) study by Aggarwal et al., which reported up to 40% visibility improvement in AI-generated responses. Blog does not name the study; original source inferred.

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Content visibility in AI-generated responses (generative engine optimization): 40% ai response visibility increase. Source: Aggarwal et al. (Princeton University & Georgia Tech) — GEO research paper (2025). Via Lighthouse Intelligence -- https://lighthousedata.io/data/ai-response-visibility-boost-statistics-quotes
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