[ANNOUNCEMENT] AI Conformance: v1.37 automated test submissions now live

[Janet Kuo]

Hi everyone,

Here is a quick update on recent Kubernetes AI Conformance progress:

• v1.37 Hybrid Verification is Live: Starting with v1.37, vendors can submit automated test results alongside documentation evidence. For requirements with test coverage (e.g., Secure Accelerator Access, Gang Scheduling, Cluster Autoscaling), submitters are encouraged to include test artifacts (junit.xml, results.json, or e2e.log). See the Hybrid Verification Guide.
• Test Suite & CI Validation Updated:
  • Tests: The upstream test suite and guide now clarify execution, opt-outs, and N/A handling.
  • Guidance: Updated instructions.md and the PR template cover linking test artifacts under evidence in PRODUCT.yaml.
  • CI Checks: The submission validator script automatically parses and validates test artifacts in incoming PRs.
• Supported Version Window: Unsupported Kubernetes releases (e.g., v1.34 and earlier) can no longer be certified.

For questions or feedback, reach out on Slack (#k8s-ai-conformance) or in our bi-weekly meetings (calendar, meeting details).

Thanks,
Janet Kuo On behalf of the AI Conformance Subproject Leads