Ford rehires engineers it laid off as company VP Charles Poon admits that AI is ‘only as good as…’

Ford's ambitious AI-driven quality control plan has faltered, prompting the automaker to recall over 350 retired engineers. These 'gray beards' are now crucial in identifying vehicle defects, a task automated systems failed to accomplish. This human oversight has already boosted Ford's reputation, leading to a top ranking in a recent quality survey.

Ford rehires engineers it laid off as company VP Charles Poon admits that AI is ‘only as good as…’
Ford's ambitious AI-driven quality control plan has faltered, prompting the automaker to recall over 350 retired engineers. These 'gray beards' are now crucial in identifying vehicle defects, a task automated systems failed to accomplish. This human oversight has already boosted Ford's reputation, leading to a top ranking in a recent quality survey.