Trust source overlap
Definition: Trust source overlap is the intersection (or mismatch) between sources humans trust and sources AI systems rely on when synthesizing answers. Strategy often lives in the gaps between the two.
Why it matters
- Humans may trust lived experience (forums) more than institutions.
- AI may trust institutions more than lived experience.
- Content that bridges both can reduce hedging and increase repeatability.
How to use it
- List sources AI cites for a topic.
- List sources humans reference and repeat.
- Identify overlap and divergence.
- Publish scaffolding where divergence causes confusion.
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Last updated: 2026-02-06