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Ford rehires 350 engineers after AI quality checks falter

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.

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Ford cancels $6.5 billion EV battery deal with LG

Ford Motor Company has cancelled a $6.5 billion electric vehicle battery contract with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution, just over a year after signing it in October 2024. The deal had covered battery supplies for Ford EVs from 2026 onward.

LG Energy Solution said the cancellation followed Ford’s decision to halt production of certain EV models. Ford cited shifts in government policies and lower-than-expected EV demand as reasons for ending the agreement.

The batteries were to be manufactured at LG’s plant in Poland for use in several Ford electric vehicles, including commercial vans.

Following the news, LG Energy Solution’s shares fell more than 7 percent on the Seoul stock market. Analysts warn that losing this contract may make it difficult for LG to fully utilize its European factory capacity when production was supposed to ramp up in 2027.

Industry observers note that the move reflects a broader reassessment by Ford of its EV strategy, including scaling back some fully electric models in response to slower sales and changing market conditions.

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