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Clicking on citations in AI responses does not jump to the actual referenced content

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Description

Describe the bug
When a user clicks on a citation or reference within an AI-generated response, the link or hyperlink does not redirect to the original source or referenced content. This means that users cannot easily verify or explore the sources mentioned in the AI's answer, potentially reducing the transparency and credibility of the information provided.

To Reproduce
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  2. Click on '....'
  3. Scroll down to '....'
  4. See error

Expected behavior
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  • OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
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No files, tests, browser, operating system, or concrete reproduction URL are provided. Start by reproducing the citation click in the AI response interface and trace where citation links are rendered and handled. Done means clicking a citation opens or navigates to the referenced source content.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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