Artificial Intelligence (AI) has pervaded the testing industry landscape in recent times, featuring prominently in numerous presentations, webinars, and conferences. While much attention has been devoted to its application in item generation, there remains a notable apprehension among organisations regarding the integration of AI due to concerns surrounding copyright issues, privacy and overarching AI strategies.

In this session, we aim to delve beyond the realm of item generation and explore the myriad applications of AI across the entire test development lifecycle. Beyond merely generating item content, AI demonstrates remarkable potential in streamlining various tasks throughout this lifecycle, ranging from automating item editing, creating efficiencies in grading, to facilitating form assembly. By leveraging AI in these capacities, organisations stand to liberate valuable resources in test development, psychometrics, and subject matter experts (SMEs), allowing for their redirection towards other critical tasks. Our speakers will elaborate on the diverse approaches our respective organisations have adopted in embedding AI within these processes, offering insights gleaned from both successes and setbacks encountered along our journeys.

Throughout the session, we will meticulously examine how we uphold ethical AI practices as the cornerstone of our developmental and exploratory endeavours. Prioritising principles such as data privacy, transparency, and the integration of 'human-in-the-loop' methodologies, we ensure that our experimentation remains grounded in ethical considerations. By adhering steadfastly to these principles, we endeavour to provide assurance to even the most risk-averse awarding organisations fostering an environment wherein the adoption of AI across these processes becomes not only feasible but also beneficial in optimising resource utilisation.

Through this session, attendees will gain invaluable insights into the multifaceted applications of AI within the testing industry, along with a nuanced understanding of the ethical imperatives that underpin its integration