AI in Testing: Tools, Truths, and Tester’s New Role in 2025 ft. Imran Ali

In this insightful episode of QA Samvaad, Imran Ali, the founder of AI Test Group (UK), takes us through his remarkable 20-year journey in the world of Quality Assurance, exploring how the industry has evolved from manual testing to automation frameworks, and now into the AI-driven era of testing. Imran emphasizes that AI is not here to replace testers but to empower them, enabling smarter, faster, and more accurate testing outcomes.

He explains how the role of testers is shifting from execution to strategic oversight, where understanding AI tools and workflows becomes as important as writing test cases. Imran sheds light on practical ways to upskill in AI testing, recommending specific online resources, instructors, and courses on Udemy & Coursera. He also touches on the value of certifications like ISTQB AI Testing, while asserting that hands-on experimentation with AI tools offers far greater learning impact than theoretical credentials.

The conversation dives deep into real-world AI testing tools and techniques, discussing frameworks such as LangChain, RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), Hugging Face, and coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and Claude. Imran explains how integrating these tools can accelerate automation development, improve coverage, and reduce repetitive manual work, provided there is strong human validation at every stage to prevent inaccuracies or hallucinations in AI-generated output.

He also elaborates on the mission of AI Test Group, which focuses on transforming QA into a strategic advantage by automating the end-to-end testing lifecycle through AI agents. These agents handle routine validation and reporting, allowing testers to concentrate on risk-based testing, decision-making, and test strategy design.

Whether you’re a manual tester exploring AI, an automation engineer scaling your skills, or an AI enthusiast entering QA, this episode offers practical insights, tested tools, and a clear roadmap to help you navigate and succeed in the rapidly evolving world of AI in software testing.