Artificial intelligence is all the rage these days, and we aren’t just talking about folks using that type of technology to create funny pictures or shockingly realistic videos – rather, AI has also become a powerful tool for companies as well. That includes Ford, which has already embraced AI in its production and development processes, to name just a couple, and thus far, that investment has paid off big time in terms of catching quality issues early in the process and reducing inefficiencies. However, it seems as if Ford CEO Jim Farley believes that the same tech may wind up replacing a large number of human workers, too.
“Artificial intelligence is going to replace half – literally half – of all white collar workers in the U.S.,” Farley said during an appearance at the 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival. It’s a bold statement that’s sure to conjure up some controversy, but also, not one that’s terribly difficult to believe, given the way the world has changed over the past couple of years due to the emergency of AI.
While AI is far from perfect – we’ve seen our fair share of fake news stories gain traction because of it – the tech has also improved by leaps and bounds as of late. Ford has teamed up with a variety of AI-focused companies recently for a number of reasons, after all – to give its dealers powerful artificial intelligence tools to help improve their efficiency and prospective shopper targeting practices, and also adopting AI to help improve customer service, in fact.
Ford South America also recently teamed up with a company called Relex Solutions to roll out new AI-based software in Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Colombia, helping to reinvent a substantial supply chain that consists of 600 suppliers, 10 distribution centers, 150,000 SKUs, and 400 dealers. Relex’s AI platform will help Ford reduce manual workload and optimize inventory levels, which is particularly important when dealing with slower-moving items, all while enabling more precise forecasting capabilities.
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Ah, who needs engineers anyway…
Hopefully, AI will replace him first. Soon.
AI could most definitely do Farley’s job. Ford could save millions not needing to pay his salary for his crappy decisions.
The upcoming AI revolution has been predicted by Rod Serling in the Twilight Zone: “The Brain Center at Whipple’s”
Respectfully, Mr Farley should watch it and contemplate his own future at Ford.
Will AI make vehicles less expensive?
Lot of talk about AI but not sure where the tax base is going to come from when we lose job. Blue or white, robots don’t pay taxes….
Jim Farley, Your FIRED!
So, we’re back to him making a prediction a day, intelligent or not. Usually not.
I don’t care about this technology garbage however at least the collars aren’t blue!
Ford needs to get rid of Farley he continues to move Ford in the wrong direction.
Robots already do “blue collar” and “no collar” assembly jobs. Ask Elon Musk!
AI should replace Farley. He says things all the time that are so counter productive. Ford has had a CEO problem for quite a while now. Its a shame.
Ask AI how to regain loyalty, quality, and affordability!
FIRE the entire board!
Go back to reasonable margins, US based quality and manufacturing!
Renegotiate ALL contracts!
NO BONUSES FOR ANYONE!, INCLUDING FARLEY!!
FIRE all quality control personal, that did NOT alert you to problems.
Because you new they were there!
With 50% of all the good paying jobs being replaced with AI, and being replaced with service industry and minimum wage jobs, who is going to afford your 85K, F-150’s? The AI revolution is going to be a human disaster beyond comprehension.
I agree!