Is GenAI Replacing Your QA Team? A Sobering Reality Check

The hype around Generative AI (GenAI) is deafening, especially in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Quality Assurance (QA). Vendors are promising revolutionary changes, saying AI agents will replace entire teams. But as developers and technical leaders, we need to approach this wave with a healthy dose of pragmatism, focusing on building trust and finding real value — not chasing hype cycles that often end up as expensive shelfware.

Let’s be honest: Despite the amazing demos, GenAI hasn’t fundamentally changed core QA…