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Expert questions LLM reliability for customer insights

Johanna Rothman questions the reliability of Large Language Models (LLMs) in understanding customer needs for product development. She argues that while LLMs can process vast amounts of data, they lack the nuanced understanding and critical thinking required to truly grasp customer desires. Rothman suggests that relying solely on LLMs for customer insights could lead to products that miss the mark, emphasizing the continued importance of human judgment and direct customer interaction. AI

IMPACT Questions the practical application of LLMs in product development, suggesting human oversight remains critical.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice questioning the utility of LLMs.

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    How Much Can You Trust an LLM to Tell You What Your Customers Want? https://www. jrothman.com/mpd/2026/05/how-m uch-can-you-trust-an-llm-to-tell-you-what-your-c

    How Much Can You Trust an LLM to Tell You What Your Customers Want? https://www. jrothman.com/mpd/2026/05/how-m uch-can-you-trust-an-llm-to-tell-you-what-your-customers-want/ # AI # ProductLeadership