Research
January 8, 2026
Over 50 percent of American shoppers utilized AI as a resource during the holiday shopping window. Image credit: Bluefish
By Kiran Gill
Paid advertising played a minimal role in shaping what consumers saw in AI-powered shopping recommendations during the 2025 holiday season, according to new research from AI marketing firm Bluefish.
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