About the KSM Model™ Standard

What it is

The Knowledge Structuring Model (KSM Model™) is an open, citable framework for measuring how findable a brand is across generative AI systems. Where SEO measures rank in search results, KSM Model™ measures whether a brand is the answer the model gives.

Origin

The KSM Model™ standard was authored by Dr. Anthony Q. Bowen and published in 2026. The full framework, weighting rationale, and validation methodology are available in the working paper hosted on SSRN.

SSRN 6721140 — Bowen, A. (2026). The Knowledge Structuring Model (KSM™) →

Three pillars, one score

KSM Model™ combines three pillars — Structured Extractability (SE), Entity Salience (ES), and Citation Authority (CA) — into a single 0–100 score and a letter grade. The methodology page details each signal and how the math is composed.

Citation

Bowen, A. (2026). The Knowledge Structuring Model (KSM™): A Socio-Technical Framework for AI-Mediated Visibility and Citation Authority. SSRN Working Paper 6721140.

Trademark & use

KSM Model™ and "Knowledge Structuring Model" are trademarks of the standard's author. The framework is free to reference and cite. Producing or publishing a KSM Model™ score on behalf of a third party requires attribution to the standard and the SSRN paper.