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Navigating uncertainty: Exploring consumer acceptance of artificial intelligence under self-threats and high-stakes decisions

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  • Frank, Darius-Aurel
  • Chrysochou, Polymeros
  • Mitkidis, Panagiotis
  • Otterbring, Tobias
  • Ariely, Dan

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In an era of transformation fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI), human resistance to adopt this powerful technology has emerged as one of its most critical barriers. In a series of four studies involving almost 4,000 consumers, this research explores factors that contribute to consumer reluctance toward AI through theories related to algorithm aversion, decision-making under risk, and compensatory decision-making. The results underscore the impact of decision stakes and their adverse outcomes on AI service agent adoption across decision domains. These effects can be attributed to the self-threat experienced by consumers in high-stakes decision scenarios. Together, the current findings advance our understanding of consumer responses in the context of AI adoption, illustrating how perceived stakes and self-threats foster reluctance to rely on AI agents for advice. From a practical standpoint, the results emphasize the need of a hybrid approach—combining AI and human agents—for a successful transition toward AI-powered service industries.

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  • Frank, Darius-Aurel & Chrysochou, Polymeros & Mitkidis, Panagiotis & Otterbring, Tobias & Ariely, Dan, 2024. "Navigating uncertainty: Exploring consumer acceptance of artificial intelligence under self-threats and high-stakes decisions," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 79(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:79:y:2024:i:c:s0160791x2400280x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2024.102732
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