The impact of Human-AI integration on enterprise digital transformation: The mediating role of enterprise technological innovation

Jun Cui; Qiang  Wan; Sangwoo  Shin

doi:10.59400/sv.v59i1.1733

The impact of Human-AI integration on enterprise digital transformation: The mediating role of enterprise technological innovation

Jun Cui SolBridge International School of Business, Woosong University, Daejeon 34613, Republic of Korea
Qiang Wan GuangDong RiZhao Electric Co., Ltd., Huizhou 516100, China; Department of Lifelong Learning, Graduate School, Hanseo University, Seosan-si 31962, Republic of Korea
Sangwoo Shin SolBridge International School of Business, Woosong University, Daejeon 34613, Republic of Korea

Article ID: 1733

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/sv.v59i1.1733

Keywords: Human-AI Integration; Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA); Enterprise Technological Innovation; Mediating Factor; Enterprise Digital Transformation; Squares Structural Equation modeling (PLS-SEM)

Abstract

The integration of Human-AI systems is swiftly reshaping the digital transformation and technological innovation landscape within Chinese enterprises. This paper investigates the influence of Human-AI integration on the process of enterprise digital transformation, with enterprises technological innovation acting as a mediating factor. Utilizing Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the study constructs and validates a research model that demonstrates how collaboration between Human-AI integration accelerates enterprise digital transformation while fostering enterprise technological innovation. Moreover, drawing on electric survey-based data from the Chinese technological firms, we performed covariance-based structural equation modeling to test the conceptual framework model. Following structural questionaries, a total of 262 observations were collected, and the data were analyzed using structural equation modelling. Consequently, through a review of theoretical frameworks and rigorous hypothesis testing, the study creates and verifies a model that demonstrates how collaboration between humans and AI accelerates digital transformation while driving innovation. As a results, the results contribute to existing knowledge by providing actionable insights for managers and professionals looking to navigate the growing role of AI in business digital transformation.

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