In this episode of the TestGuild podcast, Joe Colantonio sits down with Ben Fellows, founder of LoopQA and QA thought leader, to explore how AI is reshaping test automation. Ben shares lessons from his popular AI test automation workshops, diving deep into topics like: How AI turns hours of page object coding into minutes Why "augmented coding" beats "vibe coding" for serious QA work Practical ways teams can leverage Cursor, Playwright, and AI to boost productivity What QA leaders need to know about shifting roles, scaling code reviews, and IT security concerns Key trends coming in 2026 that could redefine how we write tests Whether you're curious about AI's real impact on QA, looking for ways to speed up your automation, or wondering what's next for Playwright and MCP, this conversation will give you actionable insights and inspiration.