AI Paradox in QA: Twice as Many Testers Fear Job Loss, But Adoption Keeps Climbing
ATLANTA, GA, Mar 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - Despite fears of job loss, Quality Assurance (QA) professionals are leaning into AI faster than ever, according to Katalon's newly released 2025 State of Software Quality Report. The report reveals that testers using AI tools are twice as likely to fear being replaced by them, a paradox that underscores the profession's evolving relationship with automation. Yet those with stronger AI fluency aren't just adapting—they're testing faster, leveling up their skills, and reclaiming joy in the work that once burned them out.
That shift is fueled by both urgency and intent. As AI reshapes expectations, 82% of QA professionals say AI skills will be critical in the next 3 to 5 years, and teams are already adapting. The report finds that those with higher AI fluency excel not just at using new tools, but in test planning, problem-solving, and applying AI concepts in real-world scenarios.
To close the skills gap, 67% of teams are investing in continuous learning, while 53% are adopting AI-driven testing practices to stay ahead. And for the most advanced teams, QA is no longer just a safeguard, it's a business enabler. In fact, 77% of respondents say aligning QA with business goals has helped improve customer retention.
Katalon's 2025 State of Software Quality Report surveyed over 1500 quality professionals, from engineers to senior executives, across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The report explores the challenges, capabilities, and innovations shaping today's testing landscape—and how QA teams are evolving from execution-focused roles to strategic drivers of business value.
'The shift toward AI-powered testing isn't just accelerating—it's inevitable. This year's report validates what we've long believed: QA professionals, the unsung heroes of software innovation, are navigating intense pressure to move faster without compromising quality, and their impact is finally being recognized, with 48% of organizations now viewing QA as a competitive advantage. Looking ahead, the future of quality will belong to teams who can combine AI fluency with human insight to lead testing into a smarter, more adaptive era.'
– Vu Lam, CEO of Katalon
The key highlights of Katalon's 2025 State of Software Quality Report are:
- AI Integration with Human Expertise: Testers who blend AI, automation, and manual testing skills with critical thinking, the new generation of hybrid testers—are leading the next wave of innovation in software quality. According to the report, high-maturity QA teams that leverage these hybrid testers are 1.3 times more likely to adopt AI-augmented test optimization and 1.8 times more likely to implement intelligent test maintenance practices like self-healing tests, compared to lower-maturity teams.
- The Happiness Edge: Happier QA pros aren't just more satisfied, they're more effective. According to the report, they're 1.4 times more likely to implement advanced automation solutions (46% vs. 34%) and 1.4 times more likely to say AI has improved efficiency and automation in their roles (71% vs. 52%). As organizations modernize, these findings reveal a clear connection between job satisfaction and innovation in software quality.
- AI and The Future of QA: AI-driven testing is gaining momentum, with 61% of QA teams adopting it to automate repetitive tasks and free up time for more strategic work. Forward-looking teams are embracing advanced automation tools, augmented with AI, with the potential to make testing more adaptive, efficient, and intelligent. Beyond AI, they're also investing in performance and load testing tools (34%) and test management platforms (30%) to further optimize workflows and scale quality with confidence.
- Redefine quality with AI: The research shows that high-performing teams are modernizing on three critical fronts: 61% are adopting AI-driven tools, 51% are using modern development practices, and 40% are investing in continuous testing. Together, these shifts are accelerating release cycles while preserving what matters most: trust, reliability, and quality at scale.
Resources
- Download the full report katalon.com/SoSQR2025
- Save your seat for the April 24 virtual summit katalon.com/webinars/quality-horizon Join Katalon, industry experts, and QA leaders to discuss key findings from the report and what's next for AI in testing.
- Explore the future of software quality katalon.com
About Katalon
Katalon is the category leader in AI-augmented software testing, empowering hybrid testers—those blending manual, automation, and AI skills, to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Trusted by more than 30,000 QA and DevOps teams across 80+ countries, Katalon has been named a G2 Leader in software testing for 11 consecutive quarters. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Katalon helps teams accelerate software delivery and elevate quality through a powerful, integrated test automation platform, empowering them to release with speed and confidence.
]]>
Source: Katalon
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Globe and Mail
14-04-2025
- Globe and Mail
Ausnutria Delivers Resilient Dual Growth in Revenue and Profit in 2024
HONG KONG, Apr 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - On 10 April, Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd (Stock Code: released its 2024 annual results announcement. According to the announcement, Ausnutria achieved operating revenue of approximately RMB7.402 billion in 2024, a year-on-year ('YoY') growth of 0.3% and profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company of approximately RMB236 million, a YoY growth of 35.3%, realizing a resilient dual growth in revenue and profit. It is worth mentioning that Ausnutria's international business has entered the fast lane with a significant YoY growth of 68.2%, which has become a new growth driver. According to the announcement, in 2024, in the face of the internal and external economic situation of the world's economic growth momentum and insufficient effective domestic demand, Ausnutria steadily promoted the 'milk powder + nutrition products' nutrition strategy for the whole family and further strengthened its leading position as the 'World's No.1 goat milk powder brand'. Through multi-dimensional measures such as strengthening scientific innovation, expanding market, enhancing efficiency and consolidating foundation, Ausnutria has maintained its market share against the backdrop of the overall shrinking infant formula market, realizing revenue growth with a significant increase in profit, thereby surpassing the industry cycle with resilient growth. In terms of segmentation, Ausnutria's own brand milk powder business segment achieved an overall revenue of approximately RMB5.806 billion, of which the goat milk powder business realized revenue of approximately RMB3.699 billion, representing a YoY increase of 12.7%, while the cow milk powder business realized revenue of approximately RMB2.107 billion. The nutrition products business segment realized revenue of approximately RMB305 million, representing a YoY increase of 7.1%. In terms of region, in 2024, the goat milk powder business of the PRC recorded revenue of approximately RMB3,053 million, representing a YoY growth of 5.3%, while the goat milk powder international business realized revenue of approximately RMB647 million, representing a significant YoY growth of 68.2%, which maintained a high growth trend. The share of total revenue from the Company's own brand formula goat milk powder business further increased to 17.5%. According to the announcement, the Middle East region has continued to show solid growth momentum in 2024; the CIS market achieved high double-digit growth; and a milestone breakthrough was achieved in the first year of the launch of Kabrita's goat IMF in the U.S. market. Through the dual-track strategy of 'online precise promotion + offline channel expansion', Kabrita quickly grabbed the top category seller on the Amazon platform and was awarded the 'Best Goat Milk Baby Formula Product' in the US. Ausnutria said in the announcement that with more and more medical professionals and professional organizations further recognizing the value of goat milk, North America is expected to become another strategic growth pole after the Middle East. ]]>
Globe and Mail
31-03-2025
- Globe and Mail
AI Paradox in QA: Twice as Many Testers Fear Job Loss, But Adoption Keeps Climbing
ATLANTA, GA, Mar 31, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) - Despite fears of job loss, Quality Assurance (QA) professionals are leaning into AI faster than ever, according to Katalon's newly released 2025 State of Software Quality Report. The report reveals that testers using AI tools are twice as likely to fear being replaced by them, a paradox that underscores the profession's evolving relationship with automation. Yet those with stronger AI fluency aren't just adapting—they're testing faster, leveling up their skills, and reclaiming joy in the work that once burned them out. That shift is fueled by both urgency and intent. As AI reshapes expectations, 82% of QA professionals say AI skills will be critical in the next 3 to 5 years, and teams are already adapting. The report finds that those with higher AI fluency excel not just at using new tools, but in test planning, problem-solving, and applying AI concepts in real-world scenarios. To close the skills gap, 67% of teams are investing in continuous learning, while 53% are adopting AI-driven testing practices to stay ahead. And for the most advanced teams, QA is no longer just a safeguard, it's a business enabler. In fact, 77% of respondents say aligning QA with business goals has helped improve customer retention. Katalon's 2025 State of Software Quality Report surveyed over 1500 quality professionals, from engineers to senior executives, across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The report explores the challenges, capabilities, and innovations shaping today's testing landscape—and how QA teams are evolving from execution-focused roles to strategic drivers of business value. 'The shift toward AI-powered testing isn't just accelerating—it's inevitable. This year's report validates what we've long believed: QA professionals, the unsung heroes of software innovation, are navigating intense pressure to move faster without compromising quality, and their impact is finally being recognized, with 48% of organizations now viewing QA as a competitive advantage. Looking ahead, the future of quality will belong to teams who can combine AI fluency with human insight to lead testing into a smarter, more adaptive era.' – Vu Lam, CEO of Katalon The key highlights of Katalon's 2025 State of Software Quality Report are: - AI Integration with Human Expertise: Testers who blend AI, automation, and manual testing skills with critical thinking, the new generation of hybrid testers—are leading the next wave of innovation in software quality. According to the report, high-maturity QA teams that leverage these hybrid testers are 1.3 times more likely to adopt AI-augmented test optimization and 1.8 times more likely to implement intelligent test maintenance practices like self-healing tests, compared to lower-maturity teams. - The Happiness Edge: Happier QA pros aren't just more satisfied, they're more effective. According to the report, they're 1.4 times more likely to implement advanced automation solutions (46% vs. 34%) and 1.4 times more likely to say AI has improved efficiency and automation in their roles (71% vs. 52%). As organizations modernize, these findings reveal a clear connection between job satisfaction and innovation in software quality. - AI and The Future of QA: AI-driven testing is gaining momentum, with 61% of QA teams adopting it to automate repetitive tasks and free up time for more strategic work. Forward-looking teams are embracing advanced automation tools, augmented with AI, with the potential to make testing more adaptive, efficient, and intelligent. Beyond AI, they're also investing in performance and load testing tools (34%) and test management platforms (30%) to further optimize workflows and scale quality with confidence. - Redefine quality with AI: The research shows that high-performing teams are modernizing on three critical fronts: 61% are adopting AI-driven tools, 51% are using modern development practices, and 40% are investing in continuous testing. Together, these shifts are accelerating release cycles while preserving what matters most: trust, reliability, and quality at scale. Resources - Download the full report - Save your seat for the April 24 virtual summit Join Katalon, industry experts, and QA leaders to discuss key findings from the report and what's next for AI in testing. - Explore the future of software quality About Katalon Katalon is the category leader in AI-augmented software testing, empowering hybrid testers—those blending manual, automation, and AI skills, to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Trusted by more than 30,000 QA and DevOps teams across 80+ countries, Katalon has been named a G2 Leader in software testing for 11 consecutive quarters. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Atlanta, Katalon helps teams accelerate software delivery and elevate quality through a powerful, integrated test automation platform, empowering them to release with speed and confidence. ]]> Source: Katalon
Globe and Mail
04-03-2025
- Globe and Mail
CTF Life is the Sole Diamond Sponsor of Kai Tak Sports Park Grand Opening Ceremony
HONG KONG, Mar 4, 2025 - (ACN Newswire) – CTF Life proudly announces to be the sole Diamond Sponsor of the highly anticipated Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) Grand Opening Ceremony, cementing its appointment as the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of KTSP. CTF Life celebrated this historic moment at the main stadium alongside its customers, Life Planners, partners, staff and their families. The deepened partnership with KTSP underscores the company's robust financial strengths and commitment to supporting the Hong Kong SAR Government in promoting local culture, sports, and tourism, creating value beyond sportsmanship. Man Kit IP, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of CTF Life, said: 'As the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of KTSP and the proud Diamond Sponsor of its opening ceremony, we are truly making history with this significant milestone for both Hong Kong and CTF Life. Our collaboration with KTSP across multiple areas empowers local athletes and performers to unlock their full potential at Hong Kong's largest integrated sports and entertainment landmark. The partnership will not only bring in world-class international events but also champion the 'Sports for All' culture, thus delivering exceptional and diverse experiences for our customers, fulfilling our promise to create value beyond insurance.' At the opening ceremony, CTF Life's brand was prominently displayed in the main stadium, making a strong impression on the live audience, TV viewers and across various platforms. The company had earlier announced its title sponsorship of the 'Fencing Plus' Training Programme by Kai Tak Sports Initiative, aimed at nurturing a new generation of elite fencing athletes representing Hong Kong and helping them unleash their potential to become world champions. Registration will open later this month, and parents can enrol their children by joining the CTF Life • CIRCLE membership programme. About CTF Life Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited ('CTF Life') is proud of its rich, 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTF Services Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the diverse conglomerate of the Cheng family ('Chow Tai Fook Group' or 'the Group') to support customers and their loved ones in navigating life's journey with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group's robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in Asia while continuously creating value beyond insurance. Media enquiries Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) ]]> Source: CTF LIFE Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire . All rights reserved.
