MAIN TRACK TALK

AI is not a goddess that we can trust

Once a test colleague shared a memorable quote “in god we trust, the rest we test”. Besides embracing this quote, Ard discovered its relevance extends to software development where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is involved. Just for the simple reason that AI is made by men and therefore it is fallible. In the talk, Ard will reflect on a relevant case of AI implementations that underestimated the critical role of software testing together with a proper risk analysis.

A company failed to test an AI system for scanning driver’s licenses, leading to severe issues, including allowing invalid licenses. This highlights the importance of risk assessment and appropriate testing. Another case in the Netherlands exposed how biased data led AI to make unethical decisions, resulting in personal tragedies and requiring ongoing governmental corrections. These examples underscore the need for testers to address risks like biases, unclear algorithms, and ethical concerns in AI implementations. Ard will share practical approaches from these projects, emphasizing that testing must evolve with AI, requiring testers to adopt new skills and a holistic understanding of risks.

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Ard Kramer

Ard is a software tester from the Netherlands and he works at OrangeCrest. He calls himself a Qualisopher which stands for someone “who loves truth and wisdom and at the same time is decisive to improve man and his environment” . This means he is interested in the world around us, to see what he can learn and he can apply in software testing. His dream is to participate, as a good qualisopher, in all kind of projects such as sports, culture or software testing. Projects which add value to our community: he wants to inspire other people by cooperation, fun and empathy and hopefully bring light in someone’s life.