#126 Synthetic Users in UX Research: Hype, Reality, and the Future of Design

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In this episode of Future of UX, we dive into one of the most controversial topics in design right now: synthetic users.

These AI-generated “users” promise fast, cheap, scalable insights — but can they really replace talking to real people? I’ll walk you through:

What synthetic users actually are and how they’re created

The tools and platforms already being used in UX research

A real-world example comparing synthetic vs. real user interviews

Benefits like speed, inclusivity, and early idea testing

The risks: shallow answers…

The skinny

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