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Americans resist AI for holiday shopping amid growing fatigue

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Despite significant investment from tech giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI in AI-powered shopping tools, a recent Bank of America survey indicates that a large majority of Americans (72%) do not plan to use AI for holiday gift shopping this year. This sentiment is a notable increase from the previous year, suggesting growing consumer fatigue and a preference for personal connection in gift-giving. While AI may find utility in more transactional aspects of shopping, such as price comparison, its role in personal gift selection is met with skepticism due to trust concerns and the desire to maintain the personal touch in meaningful gestures. AI

IMPACT Consumer reluctance to adopt AI for personal tasks like gift shopping highlights a gap between technological capabilities and human preferences.

RANK_REASON Article discusses consumer sentiment and expert opinions on AI adoption in shopping, rather than a new product release or significant industry event.

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Americans resist AI for holiday shopping amid growing fatigue

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Tatiana Sataua ·

    Tech companies are betting big on AI shopping, but Americans may already have bot fatigue as 72% don’t plan to use it for holiday gifts

    A new Bank of America survey finds shoppers wary of using AI for gifts, citing distrust and a desire to keep gift giving personal.

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