Ford has rehired around 350 experienced engineers after finding that artificial intelligence could not match human expertise in vehicle quality inspections.
The company had introduced AI to improve efficiency in manufacturing, but the technology reportedly struggled to identify certain defects and quality issues that seasoned engineers could detect. The move reflects Ford’s decision to combine AI with human expertise rather than rely solely on automation.
Industry experts say the development highlights AI’s limitations in tasks requiring judgment, experience and attention to detail, reinforcing the continued role of skilled professionals in advanced manufacturing.