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🔗 Does UX Research Lose Heart When Incorporating AI?: In “Does UX Research Lose Heart When Incorporating AI?” Ki Aguero explores the intersection of UX research and AI, stressing how AI can augment, but not replace, human research. Aguero advocates for a balanced approach, where AI is used for data analysis, but human interpretation remains central. The article highlights that while AI tools like GPT-3 and others can be extremely efficient in processing large datasets, they can’t replace the nuanced, empathetic insights human researchers provide.

🔗 Looking Beyond: Balancing Research Scope for Long-Term Research Impact: In “Looking Beyond: Balancing Research Scope for Long-Term Research Impact,” Jasper Kense urges UX researchers to think beyond immediate business needs and broaden their research focus. Kense discusses how narrow research inquiries can miss larger, more strategic insights. He suggests that expanding the scope of inquiry — for instance, exploring user workflows and broader contexts — leads to deeper insights that shape long-term product strategies.

🔗 Why Are We Polite to ChatGPT?: Gabrielle Wasco, in “Why Are We Polite to ChatGPT?”, investigates why humans often use polite language when interacting with AI systems like ChatGPT. Wasco attributes this behavior to cognitive biases such as personification, social norms, and reciprocity. The article explores how these biases influence how we engage with AI, often treating it like a human counterpart. Wasco concludes that while politeness doesn’t improve the quality of AI’s responses, it highlights a fascinating intersection of social behavior and technology, offering a new lens for understanding how we interact with machines

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