New Delhi, June 30 -- American carmaker Ford has rehired around 350 experienced engineers after finding that its AI-driven quality control systems failed to meet expectations. The decision follows Ford's wider adoption of AI across its operations, aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency. However, the company concluded that automated systems were unable to match the judgment and practical experience gained by engineers over decades of vehicle development.

Charles Poon, Ford's vice president of vehicle hardware engineering, said the company underestimated the value of its most experienced workforce while expanding its use of AI.

"Artificial intelligence is a fantastic tool, but it's only as good as the information you use to train...