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Ford's AI hiring gamble backfires, costing millions
Ford Motor Company replaced human workers with AI systems in a bid to cut costs, but the move led to operational failures and financial losses. The automaker is now reversing course, rehiring staff to fix the damage. The incident highlights risks of over-automation in manufacturing.
Meridian48 take
The story underscores that AI isn't a plug-and-play replacement for human judgment, especially in complex industrial settings.
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