AI & the web
Grounding
Connecting an AI response to relevant source information or context.
In everyday use
An assistant answers a product question using the supplied manual.
What to keep in mind
Providing sources can help; it does not guarantee an accurate answer.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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