<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">User research is essential for product management as it provides insights into the target users.AI can enhance traditional user research methods by making them faster, more scalable, and objective.AI can support various stages of the user interview lifecycle, from preparation to insight generation.AI aids in planning interviews by tailoring scripts, transcribing recordings, and organizing insights.AI tools like Whisper, Otter, or Fireflies can generate real-time transcripts, saving time on manual transcription.AI helps in comparing interview responses at scale, identifying subtle patterns or themes that humans might miss.AI bridges the gap between qualitative interviews and data-driven decision-making by quantifying sentiments or themes.AI assists in synthesizing research findings into clear and actionable summaries for stakeholders.AI ensures researchers do not start from scratch, tailors interview scripts, and helps newer teams or fast ramp-ups.Using AI for user research enables moving from anecdotal evidence to defensible insights for feature prioritization.AI tools support effective communication of research insights, aiding stakeholders in making quick and confident decisions.