Anthropomorphism helps build connections with AI, but AI falls short in real conversation contexts.AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), can build trust and connection with users through anthropomorphism.LLMs like ChatGPT use probabilistic algorithms to generate responses, but may exhibit biases and lack empathy.Synthetic users, generated by AI, aim to mimic real users for research purposes, but can be biased and lack depth.Methods like RAG help LLMs retrieve up-to-date information, but biases from internet data remain a challenge.While synthetic users may offer some insights, they may lack genuine user feedback and emotional understanding.AI can assist in learning, research aid, and synthesizing data, but may fall short in innovation and real user problem identification.Synthetic users may not be suitable for directional research or understanding underserved user groups without comprehensive data.AI, like synthetic users, serves as a tool and companion in research and understanding, but cannot replace genuine human interaction.AI's role in aiding research and evolving technology presents potential, but its limitations in understanding human nuances and emotions persist.