
The State of AI in Market Research in 2026: From Hype to Trust
How has the market research industry's attitude toward AI changed over the past year? Based on a review of recent articles from leading industry publications, this article explores the shift from AI hype to practical questions about trust, data quality, transparency, and human oversight. It explains why the conversation has moved beyond speed and automation toward building AI-assisted research workflows that remain rigorous, verifiable, and evidence-based.







