Preview of The Art of Exploratory UX Testing: Blending Human... | Kristina Daduryan | STARWEST 2025

Many fear that QA will become obsolete as AI reshapes the tech industry. However, the real challenge isn’t AI replacing testers—it’s how we adapt and integrate AI while preserving the human creativity that makes exploratory and UX testing invaluable. In this talk, Kristina Daduryan will explore how QA professionals can embrace AI as an ally, using it to enhance—not replace—their ability to think critically, ask the right questions, and uncover hidden user insights. Through real-world examples and a demo of AI-powered exploratory testing, she will demonstrate how testers can leverage AI tools to identify patterns, automate repetitive tasks, and focus on the deeper, intuitive aspects of testing that AI alone cannot replicate. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for integrating AI into exploratory testing, techniques for balancing automation with human intuition, and insights into why curiosity and adaptability remain essential skills in QA. Whether you're an experienced tester or new to the field, this session will provide practical takeaways to help you stay relevant, maximize your impact, and thrive in the evolving software testing world.
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