Minuttia Study: Up to Half of AI-Cited Best Tools Lists Written by Vendors

Minuttia analyzed 18,084 software questions and found that 34% to 47% of listicles cited by AI search are vendor-written, rising to 56% to 65% for comparison questions. 87% rank the vendor first, and only 16% disclose authorship. The study reveals self-promotional bias in AI search recommendations.

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