Mall of America® survey reveals nearly half of shoppers plan to use AI, but people and stores lead holiday gift inspiration

<p>45% anticipate using AI for holiday shopping; fewer than 1% rank it as their first choice for gift ideas BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence is becoming part of holiday shopping plans, but consumers are continuing to turn to friends, family and...</p>