BADM 498 Intro

Artificial Intelligence Impact on Retail Businesses in the Bahamas Akil Deveaux BADM 498 Dr. Jason Styles Introduction Carefully choosing a topic is the first step towards any academic research project's success. A well-chosen topic influences the study's direction as well as the final product's quality, relevance, and level of participation. The study will address current challenges, add to academic conversations, and resonate with real-world concerns if a worthwhile research field is chosen. I decided to investigate the potential effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on retail establishments in The Bahamas because of this. Given how AI is still changing businesses worldwide, this topic is both locally and globally relevant. Personal Interests and Academic Relevance Through working in the seafood industry I have gained a personal interest in said industry i.e. global exportation of lobster tails, wholesaling and retailing seafood products and even diving for lobster. My academic interests are in business, technology, and society. I was always intrigued with the daily advancements of technology and that can be tied into how companies can use new the technologies to increase productivity and improve customer experiences. In The Bahamas, the retail sector in particular is particularly visible and