Fitz Nowlan of SmartBear on Why AI Is Forcing a Rethink of Software Testing and QA

Guests: Fitz Nowlan

Hosts: Mike Vizard

Category: Interviews

Date: January 22, 2026

SmartBear vice president of AI and architecture Fitz Nowlan explains why maintaining software integrity in the age of artificial intelligence requires organizations to double down on testing and quality assurance. He discusses how AI-driven development increases risk and why stronger QA practices are essential for reliable software delivery.

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