# The Entity Layer: Why Google Knowledge Panels Control AI Citations

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Podcast: [Answer Engine Optimization (AEO): The AI Search Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/answer-engine-optimization-aeo-the-ai-search-podcast-7756998)
Published: 2026-05-23T20:22:04+00:00
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## Resource

How Knowledge Panel consistency across Wikidata, Crunchbase, and LinkedIn determines whether ChatGPT and Perplexity cite your brand — and how to claim your entity trust.

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