What are large language models and how do they find information?
Last updated May 2, 2026
Quick Answer
Large language models (LLMs) are AI systems trained on vast text datasets to generate human-like responses. They draw from their training data plus, increasingly, real-time web searches. When an LLM cites sources, it favors content with clear structure, factual statements, and strong authority signals—the foundation of GEO strategy.
Large language models (LLMs) are AI systems trained on vast text datasets to generate human-like responses. They draw from their training data plus, increasingly, real-time web searches. When an LLM cites sources, it favors content with clear structure, factual statements, and strong authority signals—the foundation of GEO strategy.
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