Fast, Smart, and Fragile: Rethinking Testing Leadership in the Age of AI | TestMu 2026
AI is accelerating testing at a pace we've never seen before. Teams are generating tests faster, analysing results quicker, and shipping at unprecedented speed.
But beneath this progress lies a growing leadership challenge.
As AI takes on more of the work, decision-making becomes less visible, ownership becomes blurred, and risk begins to scale in ways most organisations aren't prepared for.
This talk explores what it really means to lead Quality Engineering in the age of AI, where speed is easy, but sound judgment is harder than ever.
Through real-world examples and practical leadership frameworks, we'll uncover how to balance automation with accountability, protect critical thinking in teams, and build testing organisations that are not just faster, but stronger, more resilient, and trusted.
AI speeds up testing, but also increases hidden risk.
Not everything should be automated, some decisions must stay human.
Over-reliance on AI can weaken team thinking and capability.
Clear ownership and oversight are critical in AI-driven environments.
Strong leadership matters more than ever to balance speed, risk, and trust.

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