Myths & hot takes: AI in Research – Researchers from Clay, Thumbtack, & Webflow bust the biggest myths about AI

Is AI in research helping or hurting? Leaders from Clay, Thumbtack & Webflow debate.

At Gather & Growth 2025, three researchers got on stage to do something most are too polite to do: disagree about AI. Jamie Crabb (Clay), Brad Orego (Webflow), and Sebastian Fite (Thumbtack) brought their sharpest takes, called out the hype, and got honest about what AI is actually changing in the research process.

Key takeaways:

• What AI tools are genuinely changing in research workflows — and what's pure hype
• Where human intuition still beats automation every time
• How to responsibly integrate AI without losing research rigor or ethics
• How different teams are approaching AI adoption — and what they've learned so far
• And more!

A refreshingly honest panel for a conversation that's long overdue. Watch now!