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Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly reshaping branded content delivery and consumer engagement in the advertising industry. Generative AI, exemplified by ChatGPT, is anticipated to have a substantial impact on all digital advertising domains worldwide. This special issue delves into the exploration of future trends in global digital advertising in the era of generative AI. The research articles within this special issue encompass a diverse array of topics, ranging from consumer responses to AI-generated virtual influencers in the metaverse and livestreaming e-commerce to the influence of anthropomorphic virtual agents, privacy concerns in online behavioral advertising, understanding of AI-driven ethnic affinity targeting, and the role of relational bonds within online gaming communities.
Tae Hyun Baek (Mon,) studied this question.