Enabling artificial intelligence on a donation-based crowdfunding platform: a theoretical approach

Abhishek Behl (), Pankaj Dutta (), Zongwei Luo () and Pratima Sheorey ()
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Abhishek Behl: O.P. Jindal Global University
Pankaj Dutta: Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Zongwei Luo: BNU-UIC Institute of AI and Future Networks, BNU-Zhuhai, BNU-HKBU UIC
Pratima Sheorey: Symbiosis International (Deemed) University

Annals of Operations Research, 2022, vol. 319, issue 1, No 24, 789 pages

Abstract: Abstract Individual or group donations form an important aspect of disaster relief operations. Donation-based crowdfunding (DBC) tasks are often listed on crowdfunding platforms to attract donors to donate for a specific reason in a stipulated time. As the frequency and intensity of disasters has increased over time, these platforms have gained in popularity, and they need a constant and consistent flow of funds to achieve their targets. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are often adopted by these channels to enhance their operational performance. We understand the process of adoption through uses and gratification theory, which is dominated by motivational factors, such as the utilitarian and symbolic benefits which DBC intends to achieve. The inflow of cash from multiple donors across the world, guided by AI tools, also gives rise to risks; therefore, we have used a moderating variable to better understand the operational performance of DBC. We collected empirical data through 293 responses from owners of DBC tasks in the context of disaster relief operations. We tested our hypotheses using partial least square structured equation modelling and controlled for intensity of disaster and crowdfunding task duration. Our results offer a significant extension to uses and gratification theory by understanding a positive relation between uses and gratification benefits and the adoption of AI tools for boosting operational performance. We project that, whereas the duration of a crowdfunding task plays an essential role in collecting the required funds for disaster relief operations, the intensity of the disaster does not impact the process of adopting AI tools or on their operational performance. Our study offers critical insights for understanding aspects of designing and implementing AI in DBC scenarios, which has been a grey area in understanding donors’ behavior.

Keywords: Donation-based crowdfunding; Artificial intelligence; Disaster relief operations; Perceived risk (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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