What you feed AI matters more than how you ask

And wow moments in the software testing essentials course

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Hi there. I'm Rosie Sherry, and I'm your MoTaverse Weekly host.

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Rosie Sherry
CEO & Founder at Ministry of Testing
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I've been working in the software testing and quality engineering space since the year 2000 whilst also combining it with my love for education and community. It turns out quality, community and education go nicely hand in hand.

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