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Ford Hires 350 Engineers to Fix AI Quality Gaps

7/6/2026

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  • Ford rehired and promoted 350 veteran engineers since 2023 to close AI quality-control gaps.
  • VP Charles Poon said the firm relied too heavily on AI and not enough on staff.
  • Forrester found 57% of AI decision-makers expect headcount growth, while only 15% foresee cuts.
  • Erik Brynjolfsson reported a 16% employment drop for 22- to 25-year-olds in AI-exposed sectors since ChatGPT’s release.