Unveiling the Generative AI boom: what hype metrics reveal for digital business and E-commerce — Mora-López et al. (2026)
Abstract The rapid emergence of Generative AI (GAI) in recent years, coupled with its potential to revolutionize a vast array of industries, functions, and tasks, has led to an increasing number of companies—including digital businesses and e-commerce firms—to evaluate its immediate application at both operational and strategic levels. One of the existing tools to support such business decisions is the Gartner Hype Cycle (GHC), where AI in general, and GAI in particular, have been positioned for years. Notably, in Gartner’s latest report, GenAI occupies a concerning position, as it appears to…
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