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What are AI Interviews-6 questions answered by experts
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The Surprising Warmth of Digital Interviews
What happens when artificial intelligence asks people about their most personal life decisions?
According to our recent research study with over 250 young Singaporeans discussing family planning, the experience is surprisingly comfortable, open, and even liberating.
The Human Side of AI Interviews
In our recent study ( in collaboration with Nanyang Business School ) using Listen Labs AI interviewing technology, we explored attitudes towards having children among young adults in Singapore. Beyond gathering insights on family planning decisions, we were equally interested in understanding how participants felt about sharing personal thoughts with an AI interviewer.
The results were striking.
A significant 63% of participants reported feeling comfortable opening up to an AI interviewer about sensitive topics like family planning decisions, financial concerns, and personal life goals. This comfort level allowed for remarkably candid conversations about deeply personal matters.
The Non-Judgmental AI Advantage
What makes AI interviews particularly effective for sensitive research topics? 40% of participants specifically highlighted the non-judgmental nature of the AI interview experience. Without fear of human judgment or social desirability bias, participants felt free to express authentic thoughts and concerns about major life decisions.
One participant noted feeling able to share personal worries about financial readiness for parenthood - a topic they might have downplayed in a human interview to avoid appearing materialistic or unprepared.
Efficiency Meets Depth
Beyond comfort and openness, 42% of participants appreciated the efficiency and convenience of the AI interview process. This combination of depth and efficiency is particularly valuable when researching complex topics like attitudes toward parenthood, where financial considerations, career goals, emotional readiness, and societal expectations all intersect.
Creating a Safe Space for Authentic Conversations
The overall experience demonstrated that AI interviews can create a uniquely safe environment for discussing sensitive topics.
The findings challenge common assumptions that AI-driven research might feel cold or impersonal. Instead, participants engaged deeply with the AI interviewer, sharing concerns about financial stability (cited by 67% of respondents), work-life balance (61%), and even deeply personal doubts about emotional readiness for parenthood (42%).
Beyond Technology: Human Insights Enabled by AI
At Research Network, we believe Listen Labs AI interviews offer something truly valuable: a judgment-free space where participants can explore complex feelings about life's biggest decisions. By removing human interviewer bias and social pressure, we're enabling more authentic insights that better represent people's true thoughts and concerns.
Listen Labs makes AI interviews safe, easy, and deeply human - allowing us to understand people not just as data points, but as individuals navigating life's most meaningful choices. Here's what some of our participants had to say about their experience:
"It feels comfortable even though there is no human contact, or maybe less judgmental as compared to when interviewed by a human."
"I don't have to worry about anyone judging my responses. It feels safe to talk to an AI."
"I think, compared to other interview experiences I may have had many years ago, this is more personal... I get to go through my thoughts more intimately and directly, and that is something that I really enjoy."
"It is a lot easier to be interviewed by an AI compared to a human. It's not wasting time, nor do I feel like some of my points may be ignored."
Curious about how AI interviews could enhance your research?
Contact Research Network today to experience how Listen Labs can bring unexpected warmth and depth to your participant conversations.
Research Network is a user Testing Recruitment Agency based in Singapore with APAC-wide capability. We have a diverse panel of high-quality participants. We can recruit for both consumer and business testing across all demographics and industries.