Sep 16, 2025

AI Asked. Researchers Answered.

​How do researchers really feel about AI?

​New tools are hitting the market at record speed — what do the people tasked with using them think?

​Nikki Anderson used AI-moderated interviewing to find out.

Who you'll hear from:

  • ​Nikki Anderson, Founder of The User Research Strategist

  • ​Aaron Cannon, Founder & CEO of Outset.ai

What you'll hear about:

  • ​How researchers feel about AI now and the impact on their roles in the future

  • ​Opportunities that excite them, and possible consequences that scare them

  • ​How researchers are using AI today

  • ​How researchers can use AI to shape their role

​We spent half of the time discussing the report findings and half of the time on Q&A.

About Nikki Anderson:

​As the founder of User Research Strategist, Nikki is dedicated to helping user researchers become strategic leaders who drive impactful business decisions.

​She has authored Impact: A Practical Guide to Strategic User Research and written over 500 articles, providing actionable insights that empower researchers to elevate their craft and influence outcomes.

​Through her weekly Substack and popular podcast, Nikki shares transparent, practical advice with a global audience. A sought-after speaker with over 100 engagements worldwide, she is known for her relatable approach and results-driven strategies.

​Outside of work, you’ll find Nikki chasing waves along the Jersey shore, geeking out over Pokémon, or tending to her garden.

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