Summary: This holiday season, artificial intelligence is emerging as an alternative personal shopping assistant. JMU expert Hala Nelson talks about how JMU can help.
As the holiday spirit begins to set in, some of us may feel pressured to find the perfect gift to show our loved ones how much they mean to us. This year, a little holiday sparkle from technology could help ease that pressure.
This holiday season, artificial intelligence is emerging as an alternative personal shopping assistant. J.M.U. mathematics Professor Hara Nelson said: “AI tools such as chatbots that leverage language models are transforming the way customers shop with AI-based marketing built on scrolling and engagement habits. ” states. From thoughtful gift recommendations to ordering and shipping, AI is making holiday shopping more efficient than ever.
Nelson shared her experience using AI to find a Christmas gift for her husband, tailored to his interests such as travel, history, and men’s fashion, and within a specific budget. While these suggestions were thoughtful, Nelson says that’s not the only potential for AI. She expects AI to seamlessly integrate shopping and ordering., Shipping also becomes one consistent experience.
This level of personalization is made possible by advances in AI technology that blend physical and digital shopping experiences by integrating multiple applications that traditionally operated separately. . Nelson points out that while some companies are leading the way in AI integration, others are still adapting.
So how can you use AI to enhance your holiday shopping this year? Here are some tips.
Add a personal touch. AI can help you buy the perfect gift, but only you know the personal meaning behind that gift. Use AI to get your idea, but make it special with your own touch.
Get the most out of AI. Use AI to stick to your budget, find the best deals and discounts, use virtual try-on tools, discover unique items, discover new brands, small businesses, and more.
Please double check the review: AI helps you find gift options, But before you “buy”, take a look at the reviews to check the quality, durability, performance, etc.
“I foresee a future where AI agents accompany many aspects of the shopping experience, both in-store and virtually,” Nelson says. “The more we allow AI agents to interact like humans, the more useful they will be for automation and reading human thoughts at scale. I prefer it.”
