What's New
Turn insights into action. Discover what’s new in the Fuel Cycle Platform.
Updated November 2025
AI-Backed Data Integrity
Protect against VPN users, AI-generated, or low-quality responses for cleaner, more reliable data.
Cross-Device UX Research
Participants can now join moderated studies from desktop or mobile with a single link, expanding reach and participation.
Flexible Survey Workflows
Attach, build, or import surveys with any provider, or design one from scratch inside Fuel Cycle — all in one seamless flow.
Smarter Data Confidence
Automatically flag low-quality, fraudulent, or AI-generated responses for cleaner, more reliable data.
- Configurable Checks — Choose which quality checks to run based on your priorities.
- New Filters — Identify VPN users, AI-generated content, duplicate responses, and more.
- Behavioral & Open-End Scans — Detect speeders, gibberish, off-topic, or profanity-filled answers.
- AI Detection — Assess whether open-text responses were likely written by a large language model.
- Faster Review — Filter flagged responses instantly and focus on what matters most.
UX Research, Anywhere
Improved moderator experience, better participant accessibility
- Hybrid Study Access (Desktop or Mobile) — One link works everywhere, so participants can join from any device with ease.
- Recording Reminders for Moderators — Never forget to record or lose valuable insights; smart prompts help you start on time, every time.
- P2 Data Integration (Phase 1) — Combine Qual data with existing data sources by connecting member profiles across FC UX and community systems
Research, Your Way
More flexibility from survey setup to reporting
- External Survey “Build from Scratch” Path – Attach or design surveys directly from your preferred providers.
- Panels Request: Incidence Rate Generator – AI-powered estimates save time when defining sample targets.
- FC Survey Quotas (Alpha) – Create overall and single-condition quotas directly within FC Surveys.
The Little Things Matter Too
Platform Enhancements You Asked For
- Speaker Identification in Transcripts — Easier attribution and reporting
- Access to Legacy Activity Cards — Member Forums, IDIs, and Delta Testing now accessible from the create page
- External Survey Response Export — Extend analysis beyond the platform
- Internal vs. Public Naming (New) — Maintain clarity between internal management and participant-facing views
More Resources
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Accelerate Decision Intelligence
Fuel Cycle is redefining how enterprises connect with the voice of the customer instantly, intelligently, and at scale. Fuel Cycle delivers decision intelligence through trusted communities, seamless user feedback, and agentic AI. Whether validating designs, uncovering unmet needs, or fueling strategic decisions, Fuel Cycle eliminates research bottlenecks and blind spots.