Manual QA is evolving in the AI era, with an emphasis on adapting and thriving rather than competing with AI.
Manual QAs can increase profitability by utilizing AI tools for test cases, automation, and exploring career growth paths.
Shift from manual tester to Test Architect or AI-Assisted QA Consultant to increase income.
Career growth paths for manual QA include roles like AI QA Prompt Engineer, Exploratory Testing Specialist, Quality Coach/QA Strategist, and No-Code/Low-Code Automation Lead.