Exclusive Catch-Up from STAREAST 2025!
In this discussion, Joe Colantonio shares his best advice for quality engineers on integrating AI in testing. From the StarEast Conference 2025, Joe talks about setting realistic expectations, embracing gradual adoption, and seeing AI as a powerful assistant rather than a replacement.
Watch now for actionable tips on how to smoothly incorporate AI into your testing workflows! 
Joe Colantonio really nails it when he says AI isn’t here to replace testers but to help them work smarter. His advice for quality engineers is to embrace AI tools for repetitive tasks like test generation and maintenance, so you can focus more on complex scenarios and creativity. It’s about combining human judgment with AI speed — not choosing one over the other.
One of the key points Joe makes is that AI in testing requires a new mindset. As a quality engineer, you have to understand AI’s limits — like bias or unpredictability in models — and know how to validate AI-generated test results. His best advice is to keep learning about AI tech and figure out how to integrate it into your current workflows rather than fear it.
Joe Colantonio’s take on AI for testers is practical and refreshing. He encourages testers to become AI advocates who can guide their teams on where AI adds value, like smart test automation and analytics. His advice: don’t ignore AI trends; get hands-on early, experiment with AI-powered tools, and sharpen your skills to stay relevant in QA’s future.