AI is doing for research what the assembly line did for manufacturing.
Both advances helped to reorganize a process and make it more efficient. Before the assembly line, products were crafted from start to finish by a single person. The assembly line not only sped up production, it also pushed the Allies to win World War I.
Today, AI is doing the same thing for research — in nearly every field.
AI allows qualitative and quantitative data to be analyzed faster while comparing different data sets. Researchers use AI to automate parts of their workflow, predict outcomes and assess potential errors before entering the peer review process.
In medical research, AI deep learning models can assess images like scans and x-rays, helping doctors arrive at diagnoses faster and with more certainty. In academic research, AI is used to surface scholarly resources and published research that might not have been found otherwise. AI can also summarize and quantify published studies and assist researchers as they conduct literary reviews in their field.
The capabilities of AI are even being tested to formulate its own hypothesis and function as the researcher.
Research platform Dscout can attest to the power of AI in research. In fact, the Chicago tech company brought together nearly a hundred of its customers to talk about exactly that. The event, called Co-Lab, brought together Dscout customers together to “discuss, learn and challenge” the risks and opportunities in AI.
The company turns this kind of open communication inward, as well. Built In Chicago spoke with one of Dscout’s senior recruiters to hear more about the culture of curiosity and empathy that are part of the ethos of the research company.
A SaaS video research platform, Dscout helps customers gather, manage, share and analyze millions of in-context moments submitted by people around the world.
Describe the Dscout company culture in one word.
Our company culture is rooted in empathy. We are a team of passionate individuals who care deeply about our people, product and customers. Our empathetic nature means we understand and prioritize our employees and customers’ needs, which drives us to continually explore and innovate in all aspects. Empathy is at the heart of our daily work and mission. It drives us in our mission to help companies better understand the experiences people have with their products and brands in everyday life.
‘Empathy’ as a guiding force sounds like it makes for a great employee experience. Does an example of it in the day-to-day come to mind?
A great example of empathy at Dscout is our employee benefits. Our benefits reflect deep care for the livelihood and well-being of our employees. To support continuous learning and professional development, we provide an annual education stipend.
Our flexible PTO policy allows employees to balance work and personal life, encouraging us to take the time we need. Recognizing the importance of mental well-being, we provide robust mental health benefits and support. Our competitive insurance package provides comprehensive health coverage at very low cost to our employees. These are a few examples of the many perks designed to enhance the overall work experience, making Dscout a great place to be.
How long have you been with the company, and what professional growth or development have you seen in that time?
I’ve been with Dscout for two and a half years now, and during this time I have grown tremendously. I initially joined Dscout with a background in technical recruitment but a desire to learn and expand into recruiting for other business areas.
During my time here, I’ve now had the opportunity to hire for diverse roles across all internal teams at Dscout, which has been incredibly rewarding.
In addition to broadening my recruitment scope, I’ve had the privilege to support and contribute to larger people team projects and strategies. I’m very proud to be a member of our Inclusion Committee, where I contribute to and support our DEI initiatives such as our learning communities. Being a part of the Inclusion Committee has allowed me to grow significantly, both professionally and personally. Dscout's empathetic and dynamic environment has truly enabled me to thrive and grow.
