When Algorithms Speak Louder than Empathy: Mechanistic Interpretability as a Costly Authenticity Signal in AI-Mediated E-Commerce Customer Relationships.

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Title: When Algorithms Speak Louder than Empathy: Mechanistic Interpretability as a Costly Authenticity Signal in AI-Mediated E-Commerce Customer Relationships.
Authors: Mi, Yu1, Wu, Banggang1,2, Wang, Yong2,3, Du, Yuqi1,3, dyq@mail.gufe.edu.cn
Source: Journal of Theoretical & Applied Electronic Commerce Research; Jun2026, Vol. 21 Issue 6, p172, 28p
Database: Applied Science & Technology Source
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