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Artificial intelligence and corporate green innovation: Evidence from China

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  • Guo, Lihong
  • Pei, Huacheng
  • Liu, Yizi

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The rapid development of disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), provides new opportunities for corporate green transformation. Based on panel data of Chinese A-share listed firms from 2010 to 2023, this study has found that: (1) An increase in corporate AI intensity significantly boosts the quantity of corporate green innovation. (2) AI primarily promotes substantive green innovation, but has little influence on strategic green innovation, that is, AI enhances the quality of corporate green innovation. (3) AI stimulates green innovation by improving data-driven decision-making, facilitating human-AI collaboration, and reducing information asymmetry. (4) The impact of AI on green innovation varies significantly across firms with different ownership properties, industries and regions. (5) AI ultimately increases corporate value by promoting green innovation. These findings offer valuable insights into the economic implications of corporate AI investments and the factors driving green transformation.

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  • Guo, Lihong & Pei, Huacheng & Liu, Yizi, 2025. "Artificial intelligence and corporate green innovation: Evidence from China," Research in International Business and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 79(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:riibaf:v:79:y:2025:i:c:s0275531925002958
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ribaf.2025.103039
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