Transformer attention and passage retrieval bias toward lead paragraphs. Sources cited in answers must be identifiable from opening sentences alone. Evidence confidence: hypothesis, not yet confirmed.
Rule aeo-a03904a0d9771d76 · content_prompt · hypothesis, not yet confirmed
State the key answer, conclusion, or recommendation in the first 1-2 sentences of every section, introduction, and heading. AI models weight the first 30% of content most heavily, with 44.2% of citations coming from that zone.
Applies to: blog, landing, faq, product
Hypothesis: the reasoning is published, but no independent evidence confirms it yet. Test it on your own pages before you rely on it.
Why this matters
Transformer attention and passage retrieval bias toward lead paragraphs. Sources cited in answers must be identifiable from opening sentences alone.
Implementation
Type: system
Anti-pattern
Opening with background context before stating the answer.
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