As AI-powered tools flood the market promising quick evaluations and audits, the conversation zeroes in on a critical issue: the reliability of these tools. In this episode, co-hosts Therese Fessenden and NN/G VP Kate Moran sit down with Jamie Holst and Christian Holst, the co-founders of Baymard Institute, to examine the growing role of AI in UX analysis. The group discusses the risks of over-relying on AI—particularly for junior UX practitioners—and the deeper implications for professionalism in the field.

About the speakers:

Christian Holst (Co-founder & Research Director, Baymard Institute)
Jamie Holst (Co-founder & CTO, Baymard Institute)
Kate Moran (VP, NN/G)

Links Referenced in the Episode:

Try UX Ray for Free: https://baymard.com/product/ux-ray
Read their article on AI accuracy: https://baymard.com/blog/ai-heuristic-evaluations

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Accelerating Research with AI
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