Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks

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Ford rehired over 300 veteran quality inspectors after AI-driven checks failed to meet expectations, lacking the expertise of experienced engineers.
Executives admitted they underestimated the need to train AI with knowledge from veteran technicians, who had left the company before their expertise could be utilized.
Ford has integrated these human engineers to train AI systems and mentor younger workers, while also replacing senior leaders to improve quality, leading to a top ranking in the JD Power Initial Quality Study for the first time since 2010.

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