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Number of Consumers Considering Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Devices for Holiday Shopping DoublesSAP SE (NYSE: SAP (News - Alert)) today announced that nearly four out of 10 consumers who own in-home assistants are considering using them for holiday shopping this year - to purchase gifts for others (16 percent), research deals and savings for gifts (15 percent), and for their own purchases (7 percent). These findings derive from a survey commissioned by SAP of 1,000 U.S. consumers, researching usage of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart devices for holiday shopping. The survey affirms growing interest in relying on AI technologies for commerce and that companies already considering chatbots and voice-enabled assistants in their omnichannel strategy are on the right track.
More Consumers Trust AI to Do Their Shopping When it comes to holiday shopping specifically, the survey found that just 17 percent of consumers that own an in-home assistant said they used it last year. The increased interest in using the devices for holiday shopping in 2017 - more than double compared to the prior year - demonstrates a growing interest in relying on AI-powered technologies for commerce. The top reason for using an in-home assistant to purchase gifts is convenience, with more than 18 percent of respondents citing this as a key benefit. "As retailers look to meet shoppers' expectations for convenience and personalization, artificial intelligence is playing a crucial role in the customer journey," said Johann Wrede, global vice president of strategic marketing for SAP Hybris solutions at SAP. "Chatbots and voice-enabled assistants deliver a convenient, hands-free experience, removing even more barriers to customer engagement. These technologies will not be successful on their own, however - they will need a rich set of customer data in order to make relevant recommendations and be truly helpful."
Barriers Prevent Further Adoption of Smart Devices for Commerce
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