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Why AI Still Falls Short at Understanding Real Users

Came across a tool called Synthetic Users that simulates interviews using AI. It reminded me of a project I ran in 2023 using LLMs to generate proto-personas for my collectors. The tech is fast and can be useful in narrow cases, but it is not a replacement for real people. If you want real insight, you still need to watch real users. This post explores where synthetic interviews help and where they quietly fall apart.

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