AI Search Outputs Vary by User Intent, Study Shows

2026-09-25

A study by Profound indicates that AI search engines present different brand mentions and citations based on the specific user query. This variability can obscure visibility scores, potentially impacting targeted marketing efforts.

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A study by Profound shows that AI search engine responses, including brand mentions and citations, vary depending on the user's query. This variability can affect brand visibility scores and potentially impact marketing efforts.

Key facts

  • AI search engines present different brand mentions and citations based on the specific user query.
  • This variability can obscure visibility scores.
  • The perceived prominence of a brand can be dynamically altered by the context provided to the AI.
  • AI search engines can deliver tailored brand lists based on user queries.

Source: The State of AI Marketing

Reported by VERA Newswire.

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