Founder & CEO Y-Mobility- Create, Cultivate and Connect the future of Mobility and Autonomous driving
I had to repost this. Who doesn't love a father/son story, especially in the automotive industry (talking from a very biased point of view). But this story is actually quite an important one, especially with so much noise and fear that AI is coming to take over the world and leave humans jobless. The story of Walter and Lou LaPlante at Ford Motor Company shows the incredible impact of human creativity in innovation. AI is designed to extend human abilities. In automotive manufacturing, AI systems improve efficiency and quality control, allowing for real-time defect identification and optimising production. However, these innovations still rely heavily on human expertise to interpret and implement AI solutions effectively. In automotive manufacturing in particular, the importance of human creativity, problem-solving, and the ability to make nuanced decisions should never be underestimated. Identifying areas of inefficiencies, and designing systems to enhance/speed up the learning curve/process is invaluable in innovation and adapting to new challenges. AI is a tool that works on information given. If we give it bad information, it will give us bad results. The human side is critical. As we continue to integrate AI into automotive manufacturing, it is important that we acknowledge and leverage the unique value of the human workforce. It is the same as a partnership, each side brings it's own expertise; creating a strategic partnership helps to improve, efficiency, quality, and innovation - and it is exactly the same with AI! This tech shift is the same as the transition from legacy automotive design to software-defined vehicle architecture. Just as roles have evolved in this transition, humans are not replaced, they just need to adapt. Adopting new opportunities in software and innovation requires us to shift our mindset, up-skill, and re-skill. If we do this, we can enjoy the full potential of technological advancements and stay ahead of the curve and not get left behind! #ElectricVehicles #AutonomousDriving #Automotive #SoftwareDefinedVehicles #Manufacturing #AI
President. Global Business Head Transportation at Quest Global
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