Ford's AI Experiment Fails, Human Engineers Rehired

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#1Mar 4, 2021, 10:19 AM
For ages, people have been hyping about AI taking over jobs. Some think it's gonna lead to huge layoffs. But Ford's recent moves kinda shake that belief.
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#2Mar 4, 2021, 12:04 PM
Seriously, it’s not even a debate. AI is changing the job market, no doubt. But there's a limit to what AI can actually do. People think it'll just take over, but it still needs human training.
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#3Mar 4, 2021, 03:20 PM
AI is still a work in progress. From what I know, it doesn’t fix its own issues. We might not see mass layoffs, but more of a reduced workforce, especially in places pouring resources into AI.
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#4Mar 4, 2021, 07:42 PM
Maybe the AI isn't quite advanced enough yet. That's why Ford is bringing back human engineers for quality checks. As tech improves, who knows? They might try AI again down the road.
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lonealphaNewbie
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#5Mar 5, 2021, 06:53 PM
Honestly, who even knows how those AI exchanges work? People trade regardless. But yeah, AI has definitely taken a toll on jobs, especially in tech, and it could hit other sectors too.
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#6Mar 5, 2021, 10:08 PM
They gotta teach AI to be more logical. If it's coding, it should cache it first and then question its own work. Like, what could go wrong? That’s a review method, right?
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#7Mar 5, 2021, 10:44 PM
Totally agree, AI is powerful but not ready to replace humans, especially in safety sectors. It's good for speeding up processes, but it also makes errors that could cost a lot, especially in crypto.
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#8Mar 6, 2021, 01:47 AM
AI really can’t replace human memory and analysis. Quality control needs experience. AI relies on data; humans bring intuition and knowledge. They assist us but can't match human analytical skills.
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#9Mar 6, 2021, 08:06 AM
It’s funny how AI needs so much guidance to work well. It’s not as smart as people think. It's just an upgrade from old systems. AI will handle repetitive tasks, that's where it shines.
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#10Mar 8, 2021, 01:18 AM
Executives should admit they messed up by jumping into AI so quickly. Now rehiring engineers, how do they think those folks feel? Trust is a big factor now.
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#11Mar 8, 2021, 05:49 AM
But the news says they rehired engineers to help train AI. So they’re not shutting the door on AI entirely. I haven’t seen anything about layoffs either.
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#12Mar 8, 2021, 08:23 PM
Yeah, once AI gets better, fewer humans will be needed. They won’t be completely replaced, but the workforce will definitely shrink.
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#13Mar 9, 2021, 08:19 AM
True. AI struggles with complex and creative tasks. It can’t take responsibility either. If something bad happens, who’s accountable? Companies can’t just say, ‘Our AI messed up.’
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#14Mar 9, 2021, 01:33 PM
Ford might be ahead of its time with AI. Some jobs, like admin roles, are at risk of being replaced by AI, though.
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#15Mar 9, 2021, 01:43 PM
Hope those Ford engineers negotiated better contracts. They had use coming back to the company.
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#16Mar 9, 2021, 07:53 PM
AI can’t replace everything, for now human checks are better. But AI evolves fast, so if developers see problems, they'll fix them quickly.
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#17Mar 9, 2021, 10:58 PM
Legal responsibility is key here. If a human messes up, they take the hit. But with AI? Who’s liable? Probably the creators.
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#18Mar 9, 2021, 11:47 PM
People think it’s either AI or humans, but it should be both. We’re still figuring it out. I believe AI will eventually create jobs, like the internet did.
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#19Mar 10, 2021, 02:48 AM
Yeah, we’re in early AI days, but some fields like graphic design are under threat. AI tools can speed things up, but it still takes a human to direct.
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#20Mar 10, 2021, 03:51 AM
I get that, but someone who knows nothing about design can’t just jump in and use AI tools. A skilled designer is still needed to make it happen.
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