Podcast: Latest Trends in AI & Continuous Validation

April 1, 2026 · Jason Axelrod · Updated April 11, 2026
Technology

Leapwork CEO Kenneth Ziegler joined the SD Times’ What the Dev podcast to discuss the latest trends in AI, testing, continuous validation, and eliminating bottlenecks in agentic engineering.…

Leapwork CEO Kenneth Ziegler joined the SD Times’ What the Dev podcast to discuss the latest trends in AI, testing, continuous validation, and eliminating bottlenecks in agentic engineering.

Highlights of Ken’s discussion included:

  • The sharp discrepancy between companies that are developing agentic software versus companies actually using AI for testing
  • The 3 qualities that are essential when adopting AI solutions
  • How Leapwork’s new AI Studio addresses bottlenecks in agentic development by ensuring deterministic outcomes

Listen to the podcast episode here.

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