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In this episode, Dr. Emmanuelle Savarit explores one of the most subtle risks emerging as AI becomes embedded into research workflows: the illusion that faster outputs automatically mean deeper understanding.

As AI increasingly supports recruitment, synthesis, reporting, and analysis, researchers gain speed and efficiency — but may also begin trusting polished outputs too quickly.

This episode explores:

• How AI-generated summaries can reduce critical questioning
• Why repeated patterns are not always meaningful insights
• The difference between processed evidence and raw evidence
• How analytical judgement can weaken when researchers move too far from the underlying data
• Why AI should remain an assistant, not the final authority

This is not an argument against AI, but a call to use it consciously, critically, and responsibly.

Because in the AI era, the value of the researcher will not simply be producing outputs faster, but preserving judgment, nuance, and depth.

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AI is now entering almost every stage of the UX Research workflow — from briefing and discussion guides to transcription, synthesis, and reporting.

But while the productivity gains are real, speed is not the only question.

In this solo episode, Emmanuelle explores where AI is genuinely helping researchers, where caution is needed, and why the future value of UX Research will depend increasingly on human judgment, accountability, and oversight.

In this episode:

• The current hype and anxiety around AI in UX Research
• Automation, machine learning, generative AI and agentic AI, what’s the difference?
• Where AI is already showing up in the research workflow
• Why faster outputs do not always mean deeper insights
• Data privacy, vendor trust and researcher accountability
• Why AI is pushing UX Research beyond productivity into strategic responsibility

If AI is becoming part of your workflow, this is a conversation worth having.

🎤 Upcoming events:
UX360 Research Summit Europe 2026 — Berlin, June 23–24
15% discount for UX Research Club listeners with code: UXRC15
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📖 The UX Research Powerhouse, Vol. 1 — The Foundation of UX Research Strategic Leadership

Launching in November 2025, A playbook and manifesto for research leaders, with a 365-day leadership roadmap, tools to measure impact, and a bonus chapter on AI. 📘 Get the book on Amazon: here

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The UX job market has changed significantly in recent years, with layoffs, tighter budgets, and the rapid emergence of AI affecting many UX professionals.

In this episode of The UX Research Club, I speak with Mathieu Ritter, founder of Undiscovered, a recruitment agency specialising in UX, design and research recruitment, as well as product and software engineering roles.

With more than 13 years of experience in UX recruitment, Mathieu shares his perspective on the current hiring market and what companies are looking for today.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• How the UX and UX research job market has evolved
• What companies look for when hiring UX researchers
• The current hiring market in Europe
• What recruiters look for in CVs and portfolios
• How candidates can better prepare for interviews
• How AI is influencing UX hiring and skills expectations

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Mathieu Ritter
Founder, Undiscovered

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🎤 Upcoming events:
UX360 Research Summit Europe 2026 — Berlin, June 23–24
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📖 The UX Research Powerhouse, Vol. 1 — The Foundation of UX Research Strategic Leadership

Launching in November 2025, A playbook and manifesto for research leaders, with a 365-day leadership roadmap, tools to measure impact, and a bonus chapter on AI. 📘 Get the book on Amazon: here

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