AI Models Might Be Able to Predict What You'll Buy Better Than You Can - Decrypt

AI Models Predict Purchases Better Than Humans

A new study reveals that AI models can accurately forecast purchase intent, outperforming traditional marketing tools.

Researchers at the University of Mannheim and ETH Zürich found that large language models can replicate human purchase intent by transforming free-form text into structured survey data.

Methodology

The team introduced a method called "Semantic Similarity Rating," which converts the model’s open-ended responses into numerical “Likert” ratings, a five-point scale used in traditional consumer research.

Forget focus groups: A new study found that large language models can forecast whether you want to buy something with striking accuracy.

Author's summary: AI models predict purchases better than humans.

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Decrypt Decrypt — 2025-10-12

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