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#835: Qualtrics’ Jordan Harper on using synthetic panels to get real insight
We are in Seattle at the Qualtrics X4 Summit, and today, we’re going to talk about a fundamental shift in how we gather customer insights. We’ll explore the diminishing returns of traditional research and dive into the potential of synthetic panels—AI models trained to represent audiences without the fatigue, bias, or social desirability that can skew human responses. It’s a move from merely confirming what we think we know to discovering what’s truly possible. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome, Jordan Harper, Principal AI Thought Leader, Edge Center of Excellence at Qualtrics.
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