Has generative AI become of age DOI Open Access
Meshel Muzuva, Helper Zhou, Robert Walter Dumisani Zondo

et al.

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(7), P. 527 - 537

Published: Dec. 8, 2024

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa previously faced challenges due to limited resources, restricted access technology, the need constantly adapt a dynamic business environment. The introduction of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerged as potential solution these issues, promising enhance operational efficiency strategic decision-making. As representative developing economies, experienced growing interest AI technologies. This study was conducted explore impact generative on SME productivity Africa, an area which had been underexplored. Employing qualitative methodology, evaluated current state implications African SMEs. It involved in-depth interviews gather perceptions, experiences, challenges, benefits from owners managers regarding adoption findings analysed via R Statistical Software revealed significant insights into specific areas where substantially impacted productivity. also identified opportunities associated with by SMEs, well long-term implications. Key included notable improvements data-driven decision-making, efficiencies, market expansion strategies. However, highlighted barriers such lack technical expertise, initial setup costs, concerns over data security. Overall, SMEs found be predominantly positive, paving way for further technological advancements sector.

Language: Английский

Navigating the new frontier: the impact of artificial intelligence on students’ entrepreneurial competencies DOI Creative Commons
Tatiana Somià, Mariangela Vecchiarini

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 30(11), P. 236 - 260

Published: Aug. 7, 2024

Purpose Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have led to significant transformations across industries and society, including the field of education. The integration AI in educational settings has potential improve students' learning experience support their individual competencies when paired with non-AI methods. Despite growing importance modern education, there remains a noticeable research gap regarding its use entrepreneurship education effects Chatbots on entrepreneurial competencies. To address this gap, an exploratory study was conducted undergraduate students who were tasked using ChatGPT business model canvas. Design/methodology/approach chosen methodology aligned purpose, aiming explore relationship between Generative Due novel nature problem, mixed methods approach. A survey open- closed-ended questions designed, statistical text analyses performed interpret data test identified propositions. Findings findings indicate that can enhance types considered study: spotting opportunities, creativity, vision, valuing ideas ethical sustainable thinking. results show be particularly helpful ability ideas. Originality/value Overall, highlights adopting experiential methodologies for enhancing improving outcomes.

Language: Английский

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From hype to strategy: navigating the reality of experimental strategic adoption of AI technologies in libraries DOI
Varun Gupta

Reference Services Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

Purpose The article highlights the value of adopting an experimental strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in libraries, with a specific focus on University Toronto (UofT) libraries as case study. approach entails carrying out small-scale, effective, quick, and reversible experiments to increase awareness, reduce risks incorrect, ineffective, or full-scale adoption; flexibility new technologies rapidly evolving AI industry; open-mindedness consider diverse perspectives even though they go against one’s held perceptions, develop dynamic capabilities innovate. To fully realize revolutionary potential it is crucial adopt strategically, driven by experimentation, collaboration, knowledge sharing. Design/methodology/approach Mixed-model research involving study UofT author’s professional experiences digitally transforming used answer question. emerging area hence its applications libraries. Leveraging expertise, findings from are enriched, offering broader more nuanced implications. Findings Libraries can recognize opportunities, adapt shifting landscape, effectively exploit because development innovation. instance sheds light acts lens comprehend how strategically think about complete spectrum rather than keeping eye few that otherwise might just be overhyped media outlets. A mix centralization decentralization technology experimentation evident at UOT, where any librarian free test tool share their peers expectation other will embrace well. reverse scenario also conceivable (top management individual libraries). UofT’s culture fosters collaboration knowledge-sharing among librarians, promoting Cocreation patrons, including student entrepreneurs, enhances informs rational decisions. Looking results, some future directions emerge could strengthen library’s AI. indicate need further investigation into experiment design, particularly focusing policies, monitoring evaluation activities, fostering greater patrons. Additionally, exploring factors both organizational levels essential create supportive environment these experiments. Conducting continuous enables librarians critically assess leveraging various applications, allowing them distinguish practical solutions market hype concentrate options truly enhance library operations. Practical implications contributes strategic role libraries’ technologies. This paper offers guidance all sizes resource seeking It encourages creation collaborative patrons come together knowledge. explore directions—such defining integrating (M&E) effectiveness experiments, factors—to cultivate experimentation. aims number and, consequently, valuable Originality/value evolving, but current literature remains underdeveloped lacks comprehensive frameworks. Investigating practices sharing insights enable learning, helping improve overall process, innovation technologies, theoretical foundation maturity domain. outcomes hold significant wide range those hesitant due ethical concerns actively experimenting uniquely recommends intersection AI-driven digital transformations, cocreation, (M&E), models, policies ethically balances data privacies.

Language: Английский

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Leveraging generative artificial intelligence for sustainable business model innovation in production systems DOI
Shaofeng Wang, Hao Zhang

International Journal of Production Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 26

Published: April 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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Transforming Smart City and Smart Sustainable Tourism Projecting Artificial Intelligence and IoT DOI
Bhupinder Singh, Christian Kaunert

Advances in hospitality, tourism and the services industry (AHTSI) book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 55 - 80

Published: Aug. 16, 2024

The swift progress of technology has led to the emergence notions smart cities and tourism, which are expected significantly transform both urban living travel experiences. Modern is used by maximize services, increase sustainability, improve quality life for their citizens. A subset this more comprehensive strategy called “smart tourism” focuses on using these technologies travelers' experiences make travels frictionless, educational, pleasurable. Cities that effectively utilize have potential not just standard its citizens but also offer tourists unique sustainable These ideas will surely be crucial in determining how future tourist destinations shaped as they develop further. This chapter explores mutually beneficial link between tourism cities, emphasizing advantages, difficulties, developments.

Language: Английский

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Impact of Motivation Factors for Using Generative AI Services on Continuous Use Intention: Mediating Trust and Acceptance Attitude DOI Creative Commons

Sangbum Kang,

Yongjoo Choi,

Boyoung Kim

et al.

Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(9), P. 475 - 475

Published: Sept. 9, 2024

This study aims to empirically analyze the relationship between motivational factors of generative AI users and intention continue using service. Accordingly, motives who use services are defined as individual, social, technical motivation factors. research verified effect these on tested meditating trust acceptance attitude. We this through verifying attitudes. An online survey was conducted language-based service such OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google Bard, Microsoft Bing, Meta-Lama, a structural equation analysis total 356 surveys. As result analysis, all had positive (+) attitude toward accepting services. Among them, individual self-efficacy, innovation orientation, playful desire were found have greatest influence formation In addition, social identified that in When it comes AI, confirmed reputation or awareness directly affects usability.

Language: Английский

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Factors influencing librarian adoption of ChatGPT technology for entrepreneurial support: A study protocol DOI Creative Commons
Varun Gupta

Journal of Economy and Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2, P. 166 - 173

Published: April 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a revolutionary force in the constantly evolving technology landscape, transforming many industries, including libraries. Libraries have been focusing on experimenting with emerging AI technologies to innovate their services, especially for supporting entrepreneurs. Generative AI, instance, ChatGPT, holds immense potential libraries by enabling them provide advanced support entrepreneurs, meeting business needs of or strengthening entrepreneurial education programs. By concentrating adoption generative librarians will be encouraged experiment and use expertise current test out future ones adopt more useful ones. The objective research is investigate factors influencing ChatGPT provision aims insights that can help formulate strategies successful library settings enhance To achieve objective, study adopts correlational design empirically hypothesis- relationship between latent variables affecting three stages adoption. Surveys administered actively engaged assisting aiming capture data various decisions, hence aiding empirical validation formulated hypothesis. Before commencing collection, participants provided detailed informed consent sheet outlining research's purpose, procedures involved, voluntary nature participation, risks involved. Only after explicitly are they granted access survey questionnaire. This ensures transparency ethical compliance throughout process. safeguard participant confidentiality maintain integrity, all securely stored password-protected cloud storage platforms, such as University OneDrive. Strict handling protocols followed, limited authorized team members. Moreover, participants' personal information not collected, ensuring anonymity privacy. Stringent quality assurance measures implemented ensure reliability validity findings. administration, pilot conducted refine instrument identify any ambiguities. testing adhere guidelines principles, mandatory consent, well storage, procedures, safety considerations outlined main study. Continuous monitoring peer review processes employed mitigate individual biases errors, thereby enhancing overall robustness outcomes. Data cleaning outlier detection imputation techniques, further reinforce integrity completeness dataset. Additionally, member checking accuracy alignment interpretations perspectives, bolstering credibility Through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), collected undergo rigorous analysis using SmartPLS 4 software version, validating complex relationships different constructs theoretical model. both practical contributions. Theoretically, it seeks among enriching our understanding dynamics services. Practically, findings offer actionable librarians, stakeholders innovation. uncovering drivers barriers, develop dynamic capabilities technologies, foster co-creation patrons, strengthen entrepreneur results also greater implications countries where yet positioned innovation actor entrepreneurship.

Language: Английский

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Usage of Gen AI in Employee Training and Development DOI

Omkar Jagdish Bapat,

Chandra Prakash, Manisha Paliwal

et al.

Advances in human resources management and organizational development book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 103 - 132

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

This paper explores how artificial intelligence can be used to improve the end outcomes of training being given employees, transforming them into valuable human resources in organisations. Moreover, Paradigm-shifting changes and breakthroughs technology, inventions, other innovations need organisations constantly upskill their personnel create next market disruption for cause. Businesses demand that materials methodology comparable programs developed stimulate workers learn keep involved processes researchers will use method bibliometric analysis from (2002 - 2024) SCOPUS 184 document Data It allows readers track evolution topic AI development, allowing future establish scientometric landscape research topic. adds body knowledge by shedding light on may help businesses turn workforce highly skilled valued resources.

Language: Английский

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ChatGPT Acceptance and Use Among Software Developers in the Philippines: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach Based on Extended UTAUT DOI

Gerand Boy O. Elinzano,

Michelle Renee D. Ching

Lecture notes in computer science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 177 - 188

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Festivals in Age of AI: Smarter Crowds, Happier Fans DOI Creative Commons
Jo�ão M. Lopes, Ilda Massano‐Cardoso,

Camila Granadeiro

et al.

Tourism and Hospitality, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 35 - 35

Published: Feb. 21, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force in various sectors, offering both new opportunities and challenges. In tourism music events, AI has proven to be powerful tool for improving the attendee experience, personalizing artist recommendations, optimizing event logistics real time, enhancing audience interaction through virtual assistants immersive visual effects, thus highlighting its potential. This study aims analyze impact of applying experience consumers at festivals. particular, research examines on quality information delivered, extent consumer engagement with brands event, level trust technology. A quantitative methodology was used, collecting 400 responses from Portuguese who attended The results show that positively influence customer brand. Greater engagement, turn, increases willingness use solutions. Trust is significantly shaped by reliability system, which further promotes electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) adopt AI. addition, eWOM plays key role encouraging technologies. Finally, memorable tourist experiences AI, underlining importance experiential factors promoting adoption. These highlight interconnected roles quality, trust, involvement, user shaping attitudes toward artificial applications. expands literature analyzing how AI-driven influences emphasizing need optimize these better festival strategies. It highlights link between positive eWOM, showing based high-quality enhances festival’s reputation attracts participants. contribution exploration adoption future festivals, offers insights boost credibility acceptance. Lastly, it provides strategic guidelines improve management.

Language: Английский

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Mixing Virtual Reality for Environmental Conservation in Tourist Spots DOI
Bhupinder Singh, Christian Kaunert

IGI Global eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 165 - 186

Published: March 13, 2025

Virtual reality and environmental conservation in tourist sites can provide an innovative solution for sustainable tourism. VR enable to observe natural wonders person without even being there causing harm. Whether this is through the simulation of real-world landscapes educate “visitors” about or conveying how important it that preserves what habitats are out leading a wider sense awareness education on their ecological footprints. The service could also be used as way combat over-tourism at main destinations, save biodiversity cultural heritage. Also, enabling use eco-tourism encourage responsible actions which users dive into ecosystems remotely such endangered species so thereby instilling very relevant connection with causes. This chapter explores design approach reduce degradation develop novel experiences hitching focused tourism combined technology.

Language: Английский

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