Break Before You Build: How to Stress-Test AI Systems

​Before you trust an AI system, you should know how to break it.

​In this hands-on session, we’ll explore how AI systems fail—and how to systematically test them. Using conversational AI as an accessible example, we’ll experiment with ways to push AI outside its comfort zone to reveal weaknesses like hallucinations, emotional misfires, and logical breakdowns.

​Participants will walk away with a simple framework for stress-testing AI tools and spotting failure modes early, whether they’re building systems or evaluating ones their company is adopting.

​About Shruti

​Shruti Murali is a researcher and educator focused on the intersection of conversational AI, ethics, and mental health. She brings a practical, human-centered lens to how we evaluate and interact with AI systems.

​About AI Snack Club

​AI Snack Club is a membership community for professional women learning practical AI skills. Through weekly workshops, resources, and a vibrant Slack community, members go from curious to confident — building real skills they can use today. Learn more at aisnackclub.com.