Why do Indian consumers prefer AI-enabled tools over human interactions? Here is the answer

Artificial intelligence — Image Source : FILE Why do Indian consumers prefer AI-enabled tools over human interactions?

It has been recently discovered that human interactions are reducing and about 57 per cent of Indian consumers prefer to choose an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tool or service over human interaction. In the rapidly growing landscape of consumer preferences far more than the global and APAC average of 39 per cent and 48 per cent, respectively.

A new report showed that human interactions will remain a top choice when considering aspects of decision-making, customer support, and returns or cancellations, according to software major Adobe. Around 39 per cent want both options to be available, particularly when exploring new products and services.

Anindita Veluri, Director Marketing, Adobe India said, "Advances in generative AI have been already transformational for consumers, and they now expect brands too to also adopt the technology for better and personalised experiences."

Despite these preferences and Indian consumers anticipating Customer Experience (CX) benefits from generative AI, the report found that Indian brands are falling behind global peers.

Only 15 per cent are leveraging generative AI to enhance CX initiatives compared to 18 per cent globally. Brands in Europe and the US are also twice as likely to already have dedicated AI budgets and internal usage policies.

However, 41 per cent of Indian brands are seeing CX as a business priority today, and 87 per cent are prioritising CX enhancements over other business goals.

Moreover, the report noted that in the next 12 months, 53 per cent of Indian brands are committed to improving their gen AI capabilities whereas 76 per cent already have or will pilot gen AI solutions to support experience delivery.