Traffic to U.S. retail websites from generative AI sources jumps 1,200 Percent

Generative AI-powered chat interfaces are changing how consumers act online. They’re becoming a helpful assistant for compiling research before making a purchase, as well as helping with travel planning and financial guidance. Adobe issued its first report today profiling the trend, which shows a significant surge to U.S. websites from generative AI sources.
The Adobe Analytics insights are based on direct transactions online, showing the impact of generative AI on the digital economy. The retail insights, for instance, are based on analysis of more than 1 trillion visits to U.S. retail sites, a greater volume of data than is available to any other technology company or research organization. A companion survey of more than 5,000 U.S. respondents provides an additional layer of context on how consumers are thinking about AI in their daily lives.