AI-Based Digital Assistants
Business & Information Systems Engineering
https://doi.org/10.1007/S12599-019-00600-8Abstract
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This paper discusses the emergence and significance of AI-based digital assistants in modern technology and their implications for work and personal productivity. It highlights the dual nature of these systems, offering both opportunities for task automation and concerns related to user acceptance and potential misuse. The authors argue for a deeper exploration of this technology within information systems research, focusing on design, human-computer interaction, and behavioral insights to optimize the use of AI-based digital assistants in various contexts.
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