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IEEE Spectrum Sees Surge in Traffic from AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT

Expert content draws AI chatbots to IEEE Spectrum. Strategic use of AI boosts traffic and efficiency.

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IEEE Spectrum Sees Surge in Traffic from AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT

IEEE Spectrum, a leading tech publication, is witnessing a surge in referral traffic from AI chatbots like ChatGPT. This boost is attributed to their expert-driven, long-form content and strategic use of AI for optimization.

The publication's success is built on deep, expert content, as noted by Erico Guizzo, Director of Digital Innovation. This approach has attracted AI chatbots to refer more than 5,000 pages in the last 30 days.

IEEE Spectrum's structured data approach and clear taxonomy further enhance their content's discoverability. Regular technical SEO audits and monthly content audits ensure the site's performance remains top-notch. The publication also leverages AI for tasks like headline generation, boosting efficiency.

From January to June 2025, IEEE Spectrum saw a 9% increase in AI referral traffic, with a 100% rise in pageviews and users from AI chatbots. Their authority and expertise in tech trends, coupled with AI optimization, are driving this impressive growth.

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