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# AI moderated studies

AI moderated studies let an AI moderator conduct conversational, interview-style sessions with your participants—dynamically asking questions, seeking clarification, and probing deeper based on what each person says. You get the depth of a moderated interview at the speed and scale of an unmoderated study.

Use the guides in this section to learn what AI moderated studies are, how to build and launch one, and how to analyze your results.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>What are AI moderated studies?</strong></td><td>Learn what this study type is and when to use it.</td><td><a href="/ai-moderated-studies/what-are-ai-moderated-studies.md">What are AI moderated studies?</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Create an AI moderated study</strong></td><td>Build your study, from research objectives to questions.</td><td><a href="/ai-moderated-studies/create-an-ai-moderated-study.md">Create an AI moderated study</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Manage an AI moderated study</strong></td><td>Launch, share, and close your study.</td><td><a href="/ai-moderated-studies/manage-an-ai-moderated-study.md">Manage an AI moderated study</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Analyze an AI moderated study</strong></td><td>Review responses, recordings, and emerging themes.</td><td><a href="/ai-moderated-studies/analyze-an-ai-moderated-study.md">Analyze an AI moderated study</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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