Published on: April 2026
AI TOOLS USED IN THE E-COMMERCE INDUSTRY: AN EMPIRICAL AND ANALYTICAL STUDY
VIKAS PANDEY
SHYAM DUBEY
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Abstract
The Algorithmic Transformation of Global Trade The global e-commerce landscape in 2026 is no longer defined by simple digital storefronts, but by sophisticated, sentient-like ecosystems powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Since the early 2020s, AI has transitioned from a backend optimization tool to the primary driver of the "Customer Journey." The modern e-commerce experience is increasingly defined by "Zero-Effort Commerce," where AI anticipates consumer needs before they are explicitly stated. This shift represents a fundamental transformation in the relationship between retailers and consumers, moving from transactional interactions to predictive, long-term engagement.
How to Cite this Paper
PANDEY, V. (2026). AI Tools used in the E-Commerce Industry: An Empirical and Analytical Study. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.724
PANDEY, VIKAS. "AI Tools used in the E-Commerce Industry: An Empirical and Analytical Study." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.724.
PANDEY, VIKAS. "AI Tools used in the E-Commerce Industry: An Empirical and Analytical Study." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.724.
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