ChatGPT Cited Reddit Data Without Attribution in Recent Tests
gaganghotra_ · x · 2026-08-21
Several LLM visibility tools reported a collapse in Reddit citations by ChatGPT. In one test, ChatGPT fetched 84 Reddit threads but cited none in the final answer. Analysis suggests the model uses Reddit data to validate pre-shortlisted options rather than surfacing it as a primary source, raising questions about transparency.
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