Shopper AI: Integrating Capabilities and Parasocial Skills
Published online on April 21, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Service Research, Volume 29, Issue 3, Page 408-427, August 2026.
Shopper artificial intelligence (AI) presents a striking paradox: while massive investments drive rapid expansion and increasingly sophisticated AI solutions, two-thirds of consumers express dissatisfaction with AI shopping assistants, citing frustrations ...
Shopper artificial intelligence (AI) presents a striking paradox: while massive investments drive rapid expansion and increasingly sophisticated AI solutions, two-thirds of consumers express dissatisfaction with AI shopping assistants, citing frustrations ...