From Document to Evidence: What Happened When Google AI Mode Found the 3LA Entity Map in 48 Hours
When we published the entitymap page on June 5th — a knowledge graph built specifically for AI retrieval systems to understand — something happened that vindicated everything we've been building toward. Within 48 hours, Google AI Mode was pulling accurate, multi-section responses with correct citations. This piece documents exactly what we saw, why the entity-first architecture made it possible, and what it means for how AI systems will read the web going forward.
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