Why Test Automation Copilots Are Slowing You Down (And What to Do About It)

AI copilots sound like magic: type what you want, and they “help” build tests. But here’s the dirty secret: for experienced QA engineers, copilots often slow you down.

Typing instructions into a prompt instead of simply recording steps can be 2x slower. Worse, copilots generate partial test coverage, leaving senior testers to reverse-engineer gaps later. Instead of speeding releases, they’re creating new maintenance headaches.

The fix isn’t better copilots—it’s eliminating the need for them altogether.

Appvance IQ takes a different approach:

  • AISG autonomously learns your application and generates complete test coverage—no prompts, no scripting.
  • GENI™ ingests your existing English test cases and converts them into executable scripts automatically, retiring entire categories of manual work.

For QA managers, the difference is dramatic: instead of managing scripters, you manage an AI engine that does the heavy lifting, freeing your team to focus on high-value exploratory testing.

If your automation tool isn’t expanding coverage and delivering measurable productivity gains, it’s not helping—it’s hurting.

See how AIQ helps you ship confidently and stay out of the headlines. Request a demo to discover how AIQ can revolutionize your testing process today!

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