[Researcher's 'Technique' for AI] Quest Research to Offer Free Trial of AI Interview "Cork Talk" Beta Version Starting July

Quest Research Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenta Minami), a provider of AI research solutions, will begin offering a beta version (free Trial plan) of "Cork Talk" from July 2026.

Cork Talk is a new era "talk form" that uses AI to delve into "why" with each individual, something that cannot be captured by survey forms. Starting with AI interviews, it can be utilized in a wide range of business scenes, including customer understanding, concept verification, and UX research, as a research workflow driven by AI from design to analysis.

Based on the company's accumulated achievements in AI interviews and research expertise, it has been redesigned to integrate flow design, MCP linkage, and contextual review.

Prior to the official product launch, the company will exhibit at "Marketing Sales World Summer" held at Tokyo Big Sight from July 8 (Wed) to 10 (Fri). At the booth, you can experience a demo of "Cork Talk" before anyone else, and on the final day, July 10 (Fri), Representative Director and CEO Kenta Minami will hold a seminar.

▼ Pre-registration for exhibition visits and seminar reservations here

https://www.bizcrew.jp/expo/entry/marketing-sales-tokyo

"Cork Talk" Service Site: https://talk.qork.ai

Background of Cork Talk Development

Quest Research has so far developed and operated the AI research product series "Cork Series," which provides integrated qualitative and quantitative research.

The AI interview function installed in Cork Interview within the series has achieved cumulative results of approximately 25,000 people, with a peak of over 100 simultaneous connections and an inquiry rate of about 0.5% in actual operations, and this knowledge has been condensed into Cork Talk.

Through repeated operations, the following needs have become apparent:

"I want to use AI interviews more casually."

"I want to increase the freedom of design."

"I want to improve efficiency by linking with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude."

Against this background, the AI interview domain has been independently redesigned and developed as "Cork Talk," a new form of research that replaces the survey form, a "talk form."

Features of Cork Talk

1. Design interviews as intended with flows

The workflow-based flow builder allows you to visually construct the flow of AI interviews. Flexible design is possible, allowing you to move your research intent as is, including branching/condition settings including AI judgment, combinations of qualitative and quantitative questions (SA/MA), and presentation of images/videos. Since specific blocks can be test-executed before going live on the management screen, rework for confirmation can be significantly reduced.

2. Supports MCP linkage, controllable from AI agents

Cork Talk supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) from the beta version. It is possible to operate everything from interview design, distribution, response review, and analysis report creation from AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude. This significantly reduces the man-hours required for interview design and analysis by research staff.

3. Not a black box; review interview screens and statements together

What the AI asked and what the subject saw. You can verify the quality of the interview afterward by checking the conversation flow, operation timing, and hesitation on the same timeline. By grasping the context, including not only the spoken text but also reactions to presented materials, silences, and operational pauses, you can deeply understand "why they answered that way."

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About Provided Plans

At the time of the beta version release, it will be available to everyone on the free Trial plan. Please try the quality and usability of AI interviews for yourself.

Paid plans are scheduled to be offered after the official release (expected from August to September 2026). Details will be announced again upon the official release.

Exhibition Information

In conjunction with the Cork Talk beta version release, we will exhibit at "Marketing Sales World Summer." At the booth, you can experience Cork Talk on the spot before anyone else, and on the final day, Representative Director and CEO Kenta Minami will hold a seminar. We encourage those who are concerned about the quality and accuracy of AI interviews or are considering introducing them for internal research to visit.

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Details

Event Name

Marketing Sales World Summer (Organizer: Bizcrew EXPO Executive Committee)

Date

July 8 (Wed) - 10 (Fri), 2026, 10:00 - 17:00

Venue

Tokyo Big Sight, South Hall 1

Booth

S09-14

Seminar

July 10 (Fri) 10:50 - Held "Researcher's 'Technique' for AI Interviews." Speaker: Representative Director & CEO Kenta Minami

Exhibition Visit Registration & Seminar Reservation Here

Future Development

Quest Research will continue to develop products in the AI interview domain and expand the functionality of Cork Talk. After the beta version release, we will aim to provide paid plans and further enhance and improve functions towards the official release.

Furthermore, to provide optimal AI research solutions for the diversifying and complex marketing challenges of our customers, we will strive to contribute to our customers' business growth by leveraging our knowledge and expertise cultivated over many years through the "Cork" series.

About Cork Talk

Service Name: Cork Talk

Overview: A new "talk form" born from the knowledge and experience of AI interviews with over 25,000 cumulative participants.

Key Features:

Workflow-based interview design using Flow Builder (branching, conditions, quantitative questions, presentation support)

MCP linkage (design and analysis operations from AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude)

Response review and context confirmation (confirmation of AI's questions, operations, and hesitation on a timeline)

Automatic generation of analysis reports

Patents: Technical patents obtained for AI interview and analysis functions

Official Website: https://talk.qork.ai

About Quest Research Inc.

【Company Profile】

Company Name: Quest Research Inc.

Location: LIFORK MINAMI AOYAMA 1-12-3, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Established: November 1, 2018

Representative: Kenta Minami, Representative Director

Company HP: https://quest-research.co.jp/

【Inquiries Regarding This Matter】

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MAIL: pr@quest-research.co.jp

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