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The strategic role of Artificial Intelligence in Attracting Foreign Institutional Investors: A comparative analysis of new and old firms

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  • Khan, Talat Mehmood
  • Khan, Muhammad Awais
  • Popesko, Boris

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The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its deployment by firms are important factors in attracting investors. By using the data of A-share Chinese listed firms from 2016 to 2022, this study attempts to estimate the possible linkage of AI adoption by firms in appealing the Foreign Institutional Investors (Foreign II's). The study findings indicate the following: (1) AI is positively linked to Foreign II's. (2) The heterogeneity analysis shows that this linkage is stronger in new firms. (3) Firm performance significantly improves the relationship between AI and Foreign II's. (4) In contrast, firm age negatively influences this relationship. After employing several robustness tests, the study findings remain validated. Overall, we provide important insights and actionable references to support the strategic incorporation of AI into organizational operations, aiming to attract foreign investments.

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  • Khan, Talat Mehmood & Khan, Muhammad Awais & Popesko, Boris, 2026. "The strategic role of Artificial Intelligence in Attracting Foreign Institutional Investors: A comparative analysis of new and old firms," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 86(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:teinso:v:86:y:2026:i:c:s0160791x26000825
    DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2026.103293
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    • G13 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Contingent Pricing; Futures Pricing
    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading
    • O33 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes

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