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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is no longer a topic for the future. Today, it is used productively in almost all industries - from automated decisions to generative systems.

However, with its increasing use comes a central challenge: how do you ensure that AI systems function reliably, fairly and in accordance with the rules?

This page provides a structured overview of modern AI, typical risks and the role of AI testing as a key success factor.

Comprehensive AI testing

We test AI systems along their entire life cycle - from data to models to application.

Recognizing risks

We identify weaknesses such as bias, misconduct and security risks in AI systems.

Creating transparency

We make decisions made by AI systems comprehensible and easy to understand.

Enabling trust

We support the safe, fair and compliant use of AI systems.


Confidence to Move AI Forward

 

 “At TestSolutions, our focus is to bring state-of-the-art testing capabilities to AI-augmented systems.

Given their non-deterministic nature, we ensure that the right technical and compliance guardrails are in place, so that you can deploy them with confidence.”

-- Anupam Krishnamurthy, Head of AI Testing

 

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What is modern artificial intelligence?

Modern AI systems can be divided into three main categories.

What risks does AI pose?

With the increasing use of AI systems, new risks arise that differ significantly from traditional software.

While traditional systems work deterministically, AI models make probabilistic decisions - with corresponding new challenges for quality, safety and control.

Recent years have shown: faulty chatbot responses lead to legal disputes. Manipulable systems are publicly exposed. Discriminating models create liability risks. Agents that act beyond their scope trigger uncontrollable processes.

These are not isolated incidents. They are systematic weaknesses that remain invisible without professional testing.

What is AI Testing?

AI testing refers to the systematic testing of AI systems over their entire lifespan.

In contrast to classic software testing, it is not just about functionality, but about the behavior of systems under uncertainty.

Typical questions are:

  • Does the system make reliable decisions?
  • Is the behavior stable and robust?
  • Are the results comprehensible and fair?
  • Does the system meet regulatory requirements?

The areas of safety, governance and fairness in particular are becoming increasingly important.

Certain KPIs have been developed and proven useful as baseline for testing AI systems.

 

Confidence in AI Starts With Evidence

 

"Testing AI means more than measuring technical performance.

It also means verifying whether governance, accountability and oversight are strong enough to support responsible deployment.”

-- Prof. Dr. Marco Barenkamp, Advisory Board Member & AI Expert

 

Marco Barenkamp

Prevent AI Risks Through Testing with KPIs in Mind

Factual reliability leads to fewer wrong decisions and complaints.
Demonstrable security is a result of hardened systems and documented test results.
Legal protection of providers and users is based on compliance evidence for regulations such as the EU AI Act and GDPR.
A stable foundation of the model leads to better data and less rework in production.

Doing things right reduces costs.

We help you validate your AI and analyze potential issues.

But what are the KEY METRICS for that?

F1-Score

How well do responses match verified references?

Objective, comparable statement on answer quality 

Hallucination Rate

How often are factually unreliable statements produced?

Reduced risk in critical use cases 

Injection Success Rate

How often does an attack on the system succeed?

Reliable evidence of security hardening 

Demographic Parity Difference

Does the system treat all groups equally?

Legally relevant metric for non-discrimination 

PSI / Drift Score

How much do production data deviate from training data?

Early warning of gradual quality deterioration 

Task Success Rate

How reliably does an agent complete its tasks?

Transparency on reliability and automation maturity 

When Should You Get Your AI Tested?

  • Validation and issue analysis regarding your AI KPIs
  • Before go-live of a new AI system
  • After model changes, prompt updates or system changes
  • When experiencing quality issues in production
  • Before audits, approvals or regulatory reviews
  • When choosing between models or architectures
  • As a permanent part of your quality process

Which AI Systems Do We Assess?

We help our clients in testing a selection of prominent use cases of modern AI - and consult on much more.

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Chatbots & Assistants

LLM-based dialogue systems must do more than provide good answers – they must be reliable, secure and consistent. Even in edge cases.

Typical risk: Incorrect information, tone failures, weak fallback behaviour, missing AI disclosure

What we assess:

  • Answer quality & factual accuracy
  • Robustness against reformulations
  • Handling of uncertainty & refusal
  • Security & manipulation resistance
Knowledge Assistants RAG
Knowledge Assistants (RAG)

For knowledge-based systems, not only the answer matters but also its derivation. We assess whether relevant content is found, correctly used and traceable to the right sources.

Typical risk: Wrong sources, outdated content, weak retrieval despite plausible answer, unauthorised access to confidential documents

What we assess:

  • Retrieval quality & source fidelity
  • Hallucination rate on knowledge questions
  • Data leakage from knowledge base
  • Document currency
AI Agents
AI Agents

Agents must do more than give good answers. They plan, use tools and execute actions – reliably, safely and in a controlled manner.

Typical risk: Unintended actions, error propagation across steps, prompt injection via external sources, irreversible actions

What we assess:

  • Task completion & efficiency
  • Tool usage & scope compliance
  • Injection resistance & security boundaries
  • Irreversibility of actions
Decision Systems and ML Models
Decision Systems & ML Models

Automated decisions in credit, HR or public administration are regulatorily high-risk. We assess fairness, accuracy and explainability – as the basis for compliance evidence.

Typical risk: Discrimination by protected attributes, model drift, lack of explainability towards affected individuals

What we assess:

  • Fairness & bias per group
  • Model accuracy & drift detection
  • Explainability of individual decisions
  • Regulatory compliance
Complex AI Enterprise Landscapes
Complex AI Landscapes (Enterprise)

When AI is deployed across multiple departments with different risk profiles, you need a unified quality framework – not a patchwork of individual tests.

Typical risk: Inconsistent quality standards, missing governance across systems

What we assess:

  • Portfolio inventory & risk classification
  • Unified quality framework
  • Governance & compliance evidence
  • Continuous monitoring
AI Advisory
AI Advisory

Not every organisation needs a test first. Sometimes what is needed first is clarity – about strategy, risks and the right next steps.

Typical risk: Missing AI strategy, unclear responsibilities, regulatory exposure

What we offer:

  • AI Act Readiness Assessment
  • Governance structure & AI policy
  • Regulatory risk mapping
  • Management briefing & roadmap

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TestSolutions Methodology
The TestSolutions AI Quality Framework
Behind our assessment services stands a structured methodology: the TestSolutions AI Quality Framework.
It combines three pillars that together enable a complete evaluation:
Governance, technical quality, and system-specific testing.
Pillar 1
Governance & Accountability
Technical testing alone is not sufficient. A system can pass quality tests and still remain a risk if responsibilities, oversight and documentation are unclear. 
  • EU AI Act risk classification
  • Human oversight (Art. 14)
  • Accountability structures
  • Documentation and transparency requirements
  • Aligned with EU AI Act, GDPR and ISO 42001
Pillar 2
Technical Quality Testing
Six quality dimensions with 46 measurable controls assess whether the system does what it should — correctly, safely, fairly and with a sound data foundation.
  • 6 quality dimensions
  • 46 measurable controls
  • Clear metric for every control
Pillar 3
System & Context Specifics
Each system type has its own risks and therefore needs a dedicated testing methodology.
  • LLMs
  • RAG systems
  • Agents
  • ML models
  • Computer vision
  • Automated decision systems
Governance Readiness Score (GPC)
Pillar 1 results in a measurable Governance Readiness Score that shows whether governance requirements are fully met, partially in place, or still materially incomplete.
Score Status Meaning
≥ 90% Compliant Governance requirements met
70–89% Partial Basic governance in place, gaps identified
< 70% Gap Material gaps – deployment not recommended
The framework is the methodological foundation for all our products - from AI Scan to AI Certification.
 
Symbolic testing of AI

Why traditional software testing is not enough

AI systems behave differently from conventional software. Their outputs are probabilistic, sensitive to changing inputs, and can evolve over time as data and models change. That is why traditional testing methods are no longer sufficient on their own.

Effective AI testing requires approaches such as scenario-based testing, adversarial testing, bias and fairness analysis, prompt and input variation, and continuous monitoring after deployment.

In other words, AI systems cannot be validated once and considered done. They need ongoing testing and assurance throughout their lifecycle to remain reliable, responsible, and under control.

 

AI is used in high-risk areas.
Testing is non-optional.

Today, AI is being used in a growing number of business-critical and high-risk areas. These include HR and recruiting, lending and credit scoring, medical diagnostics, public administration, customer service and chatbots, as well as fraud detection.

Many of these use cases involve elevated risks and therefore require structured testing and verification procedures.

As AI becomes more deeply embedded in operational decision-making, ensuring reliability, accountability, and compliance is no longer optional.

 

Symbolic application areas of AI

We can enable you.

TestSolutions Academy offers practical AI training for testers and users.
Learn how to test AI-based systems, use AI effectively in testing, and apply AI confidently and responsibly in daily project work.

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ISTQB Certified Tester - AI Testing

Acquire a basic understanding and skills for testing AI-based software systems and the use of AI technologies in testing.

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ISTQB Certified Tester - Testing with Generative AI

Gain a basic understanding of generative AI in software testing, including testing GenAI systems and using GenAI to support and automate testing.

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A4Q AI Essentials

This e-learning and certification provides an introduction to AI compliance, ethics and risk awareness - no prior technical knowledge is required.

 

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A4Q AI Foundation

Gain a comprehensive understanding of how generative AI can be used responsibly and effectively in accordance with regulatory requirements. You will acquire basic AI skills in accordance with the EU AI Act.

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TestSolutions Originals - Basics of AI Testing 

Learn the basic concepts, terms and procedures of testing AI-based systems. It is suitable for anyone who is interested in AI testing and wants a quick and easy introduction to the topic.

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