The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Corporate Resilience: Evidence from A-Share Listed Companies

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Yicheng Huang
School of Economics, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China

Jingyuan Cui
School of Economics, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70267/ijassr.260303.0618

Keywords

artificial intelligence, corporate resilience, U-shaped relationship

Abstract

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, firms’ capacity to adapt to and recover from external shocks has been significantly enhanced. Using data from A-share listed companies, this study examines the impact of AI on corporate resilience through regression analysis, robustness tests, and heterogeneity analysis. The empirical results reveal a U-shaped relationship between AI and corporate resilience. Specifically, in the initial stage, AI may pose adaptive challenges to firms; however, as the technology gradually matures, its positive effect on enhancing corporate resilience becomes increasingly significant. In addition, AI indirectly improves corporate resilience by optimizing the talent chain, innovation chain, and supply chain. Further heterogeneity analysis shows that the resilience-enhancing effects of AI differ significantly across firms with different industry affiliations, regional locations, and ownership structures. This study provides both theoretical support and practical implications for firms seeking to balance the risks and opportunities associated with AI during digital transformation.

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May 12, 2026
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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026)
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Huang, Y., & Cui, J. (2026). The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Corporate Resilience: Evidence from A-Share Listed Companies. International Journal of Asian Social Science Research , 3(3), 6-18. https://doi.org/10.70267/ijassr.260303.0618