Digital Innovation Capability and Firm Innovation Performance: The Moderating Role of Human-AI Integration

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Using panel data from 9,850 firm-year observations of Chinese and Korean high-tech companies from 2015 to 2022, we employ fixed-effects regression models to examine these relationships. The findings reveal that digital innovation capability significantly enhances firm innovation performance, and this positive relationship is strengthened by the level of Human AI integration within the organization. Comparative analysis between Chinese and Korean firms indicates that while both countries demonstrate positive relationships, the moderating effect of Human-AI integration is more pronounced in Chinese high-tech firms. These results contribute to innovation management literature by highlighting the importance of combining digital capabilities with effective Human-AI integration strategies to maximize innovation outcomes. Our findings provide practical implications for managers seeking to optimize their digital transformation initiatives and innovation performance. Information Retrieval and Management Digital innovation capability Firm innovation performance Human-AI integration High-technology industry Cross-country comparison Full Text Additional Declarations The authors declare no competing interests. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. Our growing team is made up of researchers and industry professionals working together to solve the most critical problems facing scientific publishing. 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