- BTW’s exclusive: Sumit Bansal of SplashLearn shares that testing AI and machine learning systems will become essential for the future of EdTech platforms.
- BTW’s exclusive: Early QA involvement is crucial in ensuring seamless cross-platform experiences in AI-driven educational tools, says Sumit Bansal.
OUR TAKE
Sumit Bansal reveals that AI and machine learning will significantly change quality assurance in EdTech. Testing intelligent algorithms and adaptive learning systems will be crucial, with early QA involvement playing a key role in ensuring seamless, reliable educational platforms for young learners.
–Jasmine Zhang, BTW reporter
What happened
In an exclusive interview with BTW, Sumit Bansal, Technical Test Lead at SplashLearn, revealed that the future of EdTech will heavily depend on quality assurance (QA) for AI and machine learning systems. As educational platforms increasingly integrate these advanced technologies, Bansal explained that QA teams must develop new methodologies to test intelligent algorithms and adaptive learning systems. His team at SplashLearn is already addressing these challenges, particularly with the rise of real-time multiplayer features that require synchronised performance across various devices. Bansal emphasised the critical need for early QA involvement in the development process to prevent potential issues from impacting the user experience, especially for young learners who expect seamless, reliable educational tools.
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Why it’s important
Sumit Bansal’s emphasis on early QA involvement in product development underscores the proactive approach required to meet the growing complexities of testing intelligent systems. With platforms becoming more sophisticated, Bansal points out that the future of QA will not just be about finding bugs but ensuring that AI-driven features, like adaptive learning systems, function flawlessly. This evolution in QA is essential for maintaining the quality of educational tools in an increasingly tech-dependent sector. Bansal’s leadership in adapting to these changes positions him and SplashLearn at the forefront of EdTech innovation.
