How to evaluate AI research tools: A smart buyer’s guide

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Cut through the noise. Choose AI research tools that deliver

In research, the newest technology isn’t necessarily the most effective. What matters is how responsibly that technology has been developed, how well it integrates into real workflows, and whether it can be trusted to deliver reliable, unbiased insights.

This practical guide gives you a framework for evaluating any AI-powered research tool, so you can make smarter decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and choose partners who build with purpose.

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Learn how to interrogate vendor offers

What do you ask in a demo? What should you focus on when reviewing documentation? And how do you spot the difference between genuine capability and marketing gloss? Discover a 4-step framework to stress-test the maturity, ethics and utility of any AI-powered consumer research tool.

Get a checklist of 10 key documents

Don’t stop at a demo, push the vendor to provide written documentation. Download the guide to get a checklist outlining the key materials every buyer should request to verify a vendor’s claims and assess their readiness. 

Inside you’ll discover

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core tenets for assessing AI tools

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steps for confident procurement

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example questions to ask

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Access to insights from 59 countries – fully localised and translated, across 70 languages – is just the start

Ease of collaboration across large and complex teams 

Attest empowers democratisation of research. Teams can set user permissions, share credits and collaborate on surveys, and unlike other platforms, we don’t limit seats.

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No hidden fees – no matter who or where your audience is we have one flat audience cost.

No extra cost for the support you need  

Our industry-leading team of experts are always on hand for everything from survey setup best practice, to support in identifying key trends in your data.

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