Study finds celebrity digital twins may boost trust in customer service

Researchers found that customer service avatars resembling a well-liked celebrity increase trust and reduce customer frustration during service errors. This demonstrates that visual identity shapes consumer attitudes independently of actual service performance. Professionals in marketing and communication must weigh these reputational benefits against the requirement to disclose artificial intelligence use.

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