What Is the Difference Between Citations and Mentions in AI Answer Attribution?

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Understanding Citation vs Mention Tracking in AI Search Visibility Defining Citations and Mentions with Source Reference Types As of February 12, 2026, the lines between citations and mentions in the AI-driven search visibility