
Three in five consumers use AI to research products but only 17% trust it enough to buy
Three out of five consumers now use generative AI to research products, yet only 17% to 30% trust it enough to delegate the actual purchase. Based on 2026 data, this summary explores how artificial intelligence has become the mainstream research assistant while final decisions remain human. Discover the latest market data, the fastest-growing shopping categories, and why brands must focus on selection optimization for recommendation algorithms.