• Bazaarvoice published research showing AI shopping tools intensify brand equity pressure, with trust and user reviews driving conversion.
• 57% require an AI-recommended “dupe” to cost at least 50% less before considering a switch from a preferred brand.
• 65% click a familiar brand first, versus 24% selecting the AI tool’s top “best match” recommendation.
• Unfamiliar AI recommendations face a proof hurdle: 76% require visual reviews, 75% require written reviews before purchase.
• AI prompts further diligence: 94% conduct outside research, with about one-third spending more than an hour verifying products.

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