Accuracy and trust now beat ease of use in choosing AI tools
selection criteria priority
accuracy45%
trustworthiness40%
ease of use32%
Consumers pick AI tools on substance, not slickness: accuracy (45%), trustworthiness (40%) and security/privacy (36%) lead the selection criteria, while ease of use fell from 38% to 32% year over year. Table stakes moved from UX to reliability.
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