The citation is not the commercial consequence
A rival appearing in an AI answer can look like an obvious reason to respond. It is not. A single citation may be incidental, while repeated credit on a question that shapes the shortlist can alter who the buyer trusts.
The question is therefore competitive, not merely technical: does this rival advantage matter enough to challenge? The visible link does not answer it, and reacting to every appearance would waste expert time and encourage unnecessary disclosure.
Delphic establishes whether the advantage should be challenged, watched or disregarded. The client receives a clear commercial judgement, while the explanation of why the rival is ahead remains protected.