The literature surrounding the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on consumer behavior is marked by a diverse array of studies that delve into the multifaceted implications of this technological integration. Olan et al. (2021) utilize the fsQCA technique to predict consumer behavior, revealing a positive influence of AI on attitudes and knowledge-sharing. Chen et al. (2022) contribute empirical evidence, cautioning against potential information cocoons stemming from AI recommendations.
The intersection of AI and fashion evaluation is addressed by Sohn et al. (2021), who compare consumer evaluations of products generated by generative adversarial networks (GAN). Peng and Krutasaen (2022) shift the focus to ethnic clothing consumption, employing AI decision-making and the Internet of Things (IoT) to identify factors influencing consumer psychology.
Categorizing Themes in AI and Consumer Behavior Research: An Overview
AI in Marketing and Consumer Attitudes
Olan et al., 2021 explore the impact of AI on marketing and consumer behavior, revealing a positive influence on consumer attitudes. The study incorporates the fsQCA technique, developing a metaframework predicting behavior based on AI, attitudes, and knowledge-sharing.
AI Recommendations and Decision Quality
Chen et al., 2022 contribute empirical evidence on the impact of AI recommendations on consumer preferences and decision quality. The study, based on experiments, warns against potential information cocoons and highlights the need for regulating AI behaviors.
AI-Driven Recommendation Agents and Privacy Risk
Rohden & Zeferino, 2023 delve into the impact of AI-driven recommendation agents on consumer perceptions of data privacy risk. The study, utilizing in-depth interviews and surveys, identifies factors contributing to privacy risk perception, emphasizing the role of consumer trust.
Personalized Engagement Marketing
Kumar et al., 2019 focus on personalized engagement marketing, exploring how AI curates personalized offerings. The paper predicts the impact of AI on branding and customer management practices in both developed and developing countries.
Consumer Evaluations of GAN-Generated Fashion Products
Sohn et al., 2021 examine consumer evaluations of fashion products generated using generative adversarial network (GAN). The study reveals positive effects on willingness to pay, with the disclosure of GAN technology influencing consumer evaluations.
AI in Ethnic Clothing Consumption
Peng & Krutasaen, 2022 employ AI decision-making and IoT to study factors influencing ethnic wear consumption. The research emphasizes the positive impact of cultural scope and commodity variety on ethnic clothing consumption.
Adoption of AI in the Leisure Economy
Xian, 2021 analyze the adoption of AI in the leisure economy, exploring psychological factors influencing AI acceptance. The study introduces personal innovativeness as a new factor, contributing to the understanding of AI acceptance determinants.
AI in Digital Marketing
Tchelidze, 2019 investigate the role of AI in digital marketing, emphasizing the importance of self-learning machines for understanding online consumer behavior. The research highlights skills required for digital marketers to leverage AI effectively.
Automation of Services Using AI in Industry 4.0
Flavian & Casaló, 2021 discuss the automation of services using AI in the context of Industry 4.0. The paper introduces six papers from a special issue, providing an overview, summarizing key findings, and identifying future research possibilities.
AI-Powered Applications in Service Profit Chain
Wei & Prentice, 2022 draw on service profit chain theory, considering AI-powered applications as service products. The study examines the influence of AI service quality on customer loyalty, exploring emotional intelligence as a moderator.
AI-Powered Learning Apps in Education
Ko et al., 2022 investigate compensatory behavior in students during a pandemic, exploring the role of AI-powered learning apps. The findings reveal nuanced patterns in app usage, demonstrating compensatory behavior for learning loss.
AI in B2B Settings
Dwivedi & Wang, 2022 address the gap in AI research in industrial markets, presenting 16 articles exploring various aspects of AI in B2B settings. The studies cover AI's impact on marketing, organizational behavior, product innovation, supply chain management, and customer relationship management.
Security of AIoT Using HoneyNet Approach
Tan et al., 2022 focus on the security of AIoT, proposing a HoneyNet approach for threat detection and situational awareness. The study utilizes Docker technology and deep learning models to enhance AIoT security.
Digital AI Technologies Impact in India
Bag et al., 2022 address the impact of digital AI technologies on user engagement and conversion in India. The study explores the relationship between AI technologies, user engagement, satisfying user experience, and repurchase intention.
Big Data and AI in Hospitality and Tourism
Lv et al., 2022 conduct a systematic review of big data and AI in hospitality and tourism research. The review identifies themes and trends in 270 relevant studies, covering the definition of big data, types used, AI applications, and major research themes.
AI on the Internet of Things (IoT)
Liu & Liu, 2022 examine the role of AI in the IoT, focusing on accurate node positioning and its applications in geographic and network location services. The study discusses the broad application prospects of IoT technology-oriented AI, emphasizing the need to address potential risks in public safety.
Article Title | Reference | Purpose | Findings | Recommendations |
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(Olan et al., 2021) | Olan et al., 2021 | Explore AI impact on marketing and consumer behavior | AI positively influences consumer attitudes. Online communities foster curiosity and engagement. | Consider leveraging AI in marketing strategies for enhanced consumer engagement. |
(Chen et al., 2022) | Chen et al., 2022 | Investigate AI recommendations and decision quality | AI recommendation strengthens preferences but may lead to information cocoons, negatively affecting decision quality. | Regulate AI behaviors to balance personalized recommendations and diverse information access. |
(Rohden & Zeferino, 2023) | Rohden & Zeferino, 2023 | Examine AI-driven recommendation agents and privacy risk | AI-driven recommendation agents influence privacy risk perception. Consumer trust plays a mediating role. | Emphasize transparency in AI applications to mitigate negative privacy risk perceptions. |
(Kumar et al., 2019) | Kumar et al., 2019 | Focus on personalized engagement marketing | AI reshapes consumer engagement through personalized offerings. Predictions for AI impact on branding and customer management. | Businesses should adapt strategies to incorporate AI for personalized consumer engagement. |
(Sohn et al., 2021) | Sohn et al., 2021 | Explore consumer evaluations of GAN-generated fashion products | GAN-generated products positively affect willingness to pay. Disclosure of GAN technology influences consumer evaluations. | Firms considering GANs in fashion should emphasize technology disclosure for positive consumer perceptions. |
(Peng & Krutasaen, 2022) | Peng & Krutasaen, 2022 | Investigate AI in ethnic clothing consumption | AI decision-making and IoT influence ethnic wear consumption. Cultural scope and commodity variety positively impact consumption. | Promote cultural diversity and commodity variety to enhance ethnic clothing consumption. |
(Xian, 2021) | Xian, 2021 | Analyze AI adoption in the leisure economy | Psychological factors influence AI acceptance. Personal innovativeness is a significant factor. | Consider psychological factors for effective AI adoption strategies in the leisure economy. |
(Tchelidze, 2019) | Tchelidze, 2019 | Investigate AI's role in digital marketing | Emphasize the importance of self-learning machines for understanding online consumer behavior. Highlight skills required for effective AI utilization in digital marketing. | Digital marketers should develop creativity, analytical skills, technological understanding, and communication knowledge for effective AI utilization. |
(Flavian & Casaló, 2021) | Flavian & Casaló, 2021 | Discuss the automation of services using AI in Industry 4.0 | Overview of automated interactions. Summarize key findings and identify future research possibilities. | Explore possibilities for integrating AI in Industry 4.0, emphasizing future research directions. |
(Wei & Prentice, 2022) | Wei & Prentice, 2022 | Draw on service profit chain theory for AI-powered applications | Examine the influence of AI service quality on customer loyalty. Emotional intelligence as a moderator. | Businesses should focus on enhancing AI service quality for improved customer loyalty, considering emotional intelligence as a factor. |
(Ko et al., 2022) | Ko et al., 2022 | Investigate compensatory behavior using AI-powered learning apps | Nuanced patterns in app usage influenced by pandemic threat and goal proximity. Demonstrates compensatory behavior for learning loss. | Understand patterns in AI-powered learning app usage for effective learning recovery during adversity. |
(Dwivedi & Wang, 2022) | Dwivedi & Wang, 2022 | Address the gap in AI research in industrial markets | Present 16 articles exploring AI's impact on marketing, organizational behavior, innovation, supply chain, and customer management. | Insights into AI applications for value creation in industrial contexts. |
(Tan et al., 2022) | Tan et al., 2022 | Focus on the security of AIoT using HoneyNet approach | Propose HoneyNet approach for threat detection and situational awareness in AIoT. Utilize Docker technology and deep learning models. | Enhance AIoT security through the proposed HoneyNet approach, incorporating Docker technology and deep learning models. |
(Bag et al., 2022) | Bag et al., 2022 | Address the impact of digital AI technologies on user engagement in India | Explore the relationship between AI technologies, user engagement, user experience, and repurchase intention. | Emphasize the importance of satisfying user experiences for increased engagement and repurchase intention. |
(Lv et al., 2022) | Lv et al., 2022 | Conduct a systematic review of big data and AI in hospitality and tourism research | Identify themes and trends in 270 studies covering big data, AI applications, and major research themes. | Provide implications, challenges, and directions for future research in big data and AI in hospitality and tourism. |
(Liu & Liu, 2022) | Liu & Liu, 2022 | Examine the role of AI in the Internet of Things (IoT) | Focus on accurate node positioning and applications in geographic and network location services. Discuss potential risks and informed decision-making in public safety. | Address potential risks associated with AI in IoT, emphasizing informed decision-making for public safety. |