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ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Perplexity don't look at colours, images or animations. They receive text, headings, links and structured data. Below is exactly what they read when they open “Understanding AI Engines”.
The AI receives 361 words in 5 sections, 0 links and 2 blocks of structured data.
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The page content in Markdown, without menus or graphics. It is the format closest to how a language model reads text.
# Understanding AI Engines > Geosnap queries ChatGPT (OpenAI), Gemini and Google AI Mode (Google); Perplexity and Claude are coming soon. Each has unique architecture, data sources, and behaviors, URL: https://geosnap.ai/en/doc/ai-engines-explained Language: English Version IT: https://geosnap.ai/doc/ai-engines-explained Publisher: Geosnap (Maind Group S.r.l.), https://geosnap.ai ## The AI Engines Monitored by Geosnap Geosnap queries ChatGPT (OpenAI), Gemini and Google AI Mode (Google); Perplexity and Claude are coming soon. Each has unique architecture, data sources, and behaviors, making cross-engine analysis essential for a comprehensive view. ## ChatGPT (OpenAI) ChatGPT is the world's most popular conversational model. Built on GPT architecture, it generates fluid and contextual responses. Its answers primarily rely on the model's training data, supplemented (in browsing versions) by real-time web searches. ChatGPT tends to provide structured and balanced answers, often including pros and cons of different options. Its widespread use makes it a critical touchpoint for AI brand visibility. ## Gemini (Google) Gemini is Google's AI model, integrated into the Google Search ecosystem. It has privileged access to Google's knowledge graph and tends to reference web sources more frequently than ChatGPT. Gemini is particularly relevant for brand visibility because its behavior directly influences the Google search experience. Gemini's answers are generally more factual and less conversational compared to ChatGPT. ## Perplexity (coming soon) Perplexity is an AI engine specifically designed for search. Unlike other models, Perplexity explicitly cites the sources used for each statement, making the response generation process transparent. Perplexity, coming soon to Geosnap, will be particularly valuable because its explicit citations allow precise tracking of which sources influence the answers. If your brand appears in the sources cited by Perplexity, you have direct confirmation of the connection between source and visibility. ## Why Results Differ Between Engines The same question posed to ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity can yield significantly different responses. This depends on several factors: the training data of each model, the web sources they have real-time access to, ranking and synthesis algorithms, and each platform's editorial policies. This variability is why Geosnap analyzes all engines: a partial view (just ChatGPT, for example) would not represent the real experience of your potential customers, who use different engines.
Structured data
Schema.org data (JSON-LD) embedded in the page code. It tells the AI explicitly what the page is about and who published it.
BreadcrumbList describes the path through the site
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TechArticle describes the guide
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Metadata
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