Test Automation stories

Cognizant named inaugural OpenAI Codex partner as it embeds the coding tool across engineering work for clients and internal software delivery.

TestRail adds AI test script generation to version 10.2, aiming to cut boilerplate coding and help QA teams scale automation faster.

Leapwork unveils enterprise validation suite with new performance and AI testing tools as firms race to manage faster software releases.

Applause appoints Aatish Salvi as Chief Technology Officer to steer AI-driven testing as the software quality specialist expands its enterprise offering.

Katalon unveils True Platform to help enterprises govern AI-written code with auditable testing, human approvals and unified quality controls.

Harness says its AI tools tackle the post-code bottleneck as it lands No. 24 on Fortune's 2026 innovation list, alongside rapid growth and new funding.

Barcelona startup Galtea raises USD $3.2 million to scale its AI agent testing platform and launch a self-service product for developers.

UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.

Tricentis launches AI Workspace, an agentic quality platform to speed enterprise releases while tightening governance and risk controls.

Tricentis launches AI Workspace, an agentic quality platform unifying software testing, governance and human oversight for enterprises.

Alkami adds Automated Stage Match to its SDK, promising dev teams sub-15-minute environment alignment and faster digital banking releases.

OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 with “Thinking” mode and native computer control, targeting advanced coding, office workflows and safer automation.

Digital.ai launches Quick Protect AI to harden Android and iOS apps post-build, embedding automated security into CI/CD pipelines.

Testlio deepens AI testing with LeoAI Engine, unveils partner programme and names former COO Summer Weisberg as new chief executive.

Potpie AI secures USD $2.2m pre-seed to build an ontology-first context layer helping AI agents navigate massive enterprise codebases.

Sparq launches Intelligence Studio to plug AI directly into enterprise workflows, promising governed, auditable decisions at scale.

Agentic AI is shredding seat-based SaaS models, sparking a wave of 'zombie' vendors, valuation shocks and leaner, AI-native rivals.

Thoughtworks marks Agile Manifesto's 25th anniversary with an AI-focused retreat rethinking how software is built, governed and delivered.

Tricentis hires two senior leaders to accelerate AI-led growth after hitting USD $400 million ARR and securing USD $1.33 billion backing.

Digital.ai adds automated testing for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, helping automakers validate in-car apps at scale without real vehicles.