Celebrating the 100th episode of “This Week in Testing,” hosts discuss AI challenges, community updates, and events like Test Bash, emphasizing testing fundamentals and real-world AI tool limitations. The episode highlights community-driven learning, career support initiatives, and the need for critical evaluation of emerging technologies.

MOT This Week in Testing

MOT - This week in Testing - Varied hosts, group chat, often with community questions and involvement. Show notes have a full transcript.

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Episode Details

• Show Notes: https://www.ministryoftesting.com/podcasts/this-week-in-testing?wchannelid=czgwdadw2c&wmediaid=m1j8f9m70a
• Published: 2025-08-15T14:27:20Z
• Duration: 54:06
• Author: Unknown

Overview

The podcast episode explores various aspects of testing, AI, and community involvement within the software testing field. It highlights developments on the Ministry of Testing platform, including new features such as the Following Feed and community activity updates. The discussion includes insights from Mary-M Safi on her recent work with a management tool and her views on AI-powered testing, along with real-world examples of AI integration in testing workflows, such as Figma integration and monitoring third-party tools. The episode also addresses challenges and concerns related to AI tools, stressing the importance of critical evaluation, proper context, and maintaining strong foundational testing skills.

Additionally, the conversation covers AI adoption in organizations, training programs, and policy considerations. Upcoming events like Test Bash and TestFash are mentioned, along with initiatives offering discounted bookings and community-driven learning opportunities. The episode wraps up with updates on events, acknowledgment of community contributions, and a call for continued engagement and knowledge sharing among testing professionals.