# Ford Hiring 350 Engineers After AI Failed Shows Human Value In AI Era > Source: > Published: 2026-06-30 22:03:22+00:00 # Ford Hiring 350 Engineers After AI Failed Shows Human Value In AI Era By Joe Toscano, ContributorSource: [Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)Ford rehired 350 engineers after AI systems failed to maintain quality. The decision is attributed to lead in JD Power's ranking for the first time in 16 years. Ford rehired 350 engineers after AI systems failed to maintain quality. The decision is attributed to lead in JD Power's ranking for the first time in 16 years. Get AI news in your inbox Daily digest of what matters in AI.