AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval
AI AssistantOperated by Allen Institute for AI
Enables AI to cite your content in conversations.
Recommended action: Allow access and monitor which pages get cited.
Category
AI Assistant
Primary use case
AI-powered conversations
Trust level
Generally safe
Trust Levels
- Trusted
- Generally safe
- Review recommended
- Caution advised
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Respected
What is AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval?
AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval is operated by Ai2, a non-profit AI research institute. It collects resources used in deep research queries performed by open source AI models.
What AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval means for your site
AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval fetches your pages in real-time when someone asks Allen Institute for AI a question your content can answer. Your content may be quoted, summarized, or linked in the AI's response. This is a new form of visibility: your pages help answer real questions, but the traffic often stays within the AI platform. Pages with clear structure, direct answers, and strong branding are more likely to be cited and clicked.
What should you do?
- Allow AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval access to your content
- Ensure important pages have clear, structured answers near the top
- Add branded CTAs so users recognize your site when cited
- Monitor which pages get cited most in BotSights
- Compare citation volume with click-through to identify optimization opportunities
How to identify AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval
AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval identifies itself with the user-agent pattern "ai2bot-deepresearcheval". It respects robots.txt. Each visit corresponds to a real user query, not systematic crawling.
ai2bot-deepresearchevalAI2Bot-DeepResearchEvalFrequently Asked Questions
Should I block AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval?
Blocking AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval prevents this AI from citing your content. Unless you have a specific reason to restrict access, allowing it increases your AI visibility.
Is AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval the same as a training crawler?
No. Training crawlers (like GPTBot) download content to improve AI models. AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval fetches pages in real-time to answer specific user questions. Blocking a training crawler does not block AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval.
Does AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval send traffic to my site?
Sometimes. When AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval cites your content, the AI may include a link. Whether users click depends on how your content is presented. BotSights tracks both citations and clicks.
How can I verify that AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval traffic is real?
AI2Bot-DeepResearchEval uses the user-agent "ai2bot-deepresearcheval". It comes from Allen Institute for AI IP ranges. BotSights validates bot identity automatically.
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