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Tom Weiss

Chief Product & Technology Officer

Tom Weiss

Tom was Chief Data Scientist at Inscape and MarketCast. He founded data ventures later acquired by GfK, Ericsson, Verimatrix and MarketCast. His expertise includes AI, data fusion and measurement.

ExpertiseSurvey technology, data science and research automation.

Articles by Tom

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Know It Cheaper: How AI Is Driving Down the Cost of Insight—and Changing Who Gets to Ask the Questions

AI is cutting the cost of market research—but not in the way most people think. It’s not just about reducing headcount or slashing budgets. The real impact is broader and more democratizing: when insight gets cheaper, more people across an organization can afford to ask questions. And when more people ask questions, the volume and diversity of insights grow.

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Know It Faster: How AI Is Speeding Up Market Research—and Unlocking More Insights

The promise of AI in market research has long been framed around efficiency: faster surveys, quicker reports, real-time dashboards. But what if speed isn’t just a nice-to-have? What if it’s the unlock for a deeper transformation—one where faster research leads to more research, richer insights, and better decisions?

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Ensuring Seamless Survey Logic with AI

Designing surveys isn’t just about asking the right questions—it’s about ensuring a smooth, logical flow that keeps respondents engaged and delivers clean, reliable data. Managing complex skip logic, branching paths, and validation rules can be a tedious and error-prone process. AI is changing this by automating and enhancing survey programming and logic checking. Here’s how AI simplifies and strengthens survey logic:

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Can AI Really Understand Consumers?

In the world of market research, understanding consumers—what they think, feel, and want—is crucial. This deep understanding has traditionally been the domain of human researchers who bring empathy, intuition, and cultural awareness to the table. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), there’s a growing concern that AI, being just a machine, lacks the human touch necessary to truly grasp the nuances of consumer behavior. But is this concern valid?

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The Dark Side of AI: How Bad Actors Exploit AI for Survey Fraud

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many industries, and market research is no exception. By automating data collection, analysis, and interpretation, AI promises to deliver deeper insights faster than ever before. However, like any powerful tool, AI comes with its own set of challenges and risks. One significant issue plaguing the market research industry is the negative impact of AI on data quality, particularly through the rise of AI-enabled survey fraud.

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