Ford has rehired hundreds of experienced auto industry veterans, including former employees, after discovering that reliance on AI for quality control led to costly issues. Over the past three years, the company brought back 350 seasoned engineers to identify and fix reliability problems before parts reach the production line. Ford’s COO Kumar Galhotra admitted that automated systems alone couldn’t meet the company’s standards, prompting a return to human expertise. This shift has led to notable improvements: Ford now ranks highest for initial vehicle quality among mainstream brands, a sharp turnaround from last year’s low standing. CEO Jim Farley highlighted that this human-led quality focus has reduced warranty and recall costs, saving the company hundreds of millions of dollars. Vice President Charles Poon emphasized that AI’s effectiveness depends on quality data and experience, something Ford had undervalued. Despite facing record recall issues in 2025 and high warranty costs, Ford's renewed emphasis on human specialists and thorough quality checks is expected to drive further improvements in reliability in the coming years.

While Tesla and Waymo focus on developing self-driving cars for their own fleets, startup Wayve is taking a different approach by creating AI technology that can be sold to other companies, opening new possibilities in the autonomous vehicle industry.

Edison Scientific is collaborating with investment firm Population Health Partners to utilize AI agents for accelerating drug discovery and development in the biotechnology sector. This partnership aims to harness cutting-edge AI technology to create new biotechnological solutions and enhance the efficiency of pharmaceutical research and development.

Portugal's National Health Service has entered into an agreement with digital health firm Sword Health to implement AI-assisted virtual physical therapy across the country, aiming to enhance patient care and accessibility.

Clive Meanwell, chairman of Population Health Partners, once skeptical about AI, now views it as a powerful catalyst in advancing biotechnologies designed for improving population health.

A recent survey conducted by The Compliance Institute, involving 150 compliance experts primarily from Irish financial services firms, highlights a concerning trend of data breaches frequently remaining unreported.

The EY Ireland CEO Outlook survey reveals that despite challenges from global instability and geopolitical tensions, Irish CEOs maintain strong optimism about business growth in the coming year. They also foresee significant workforce reskilling needs prompted by advances in AI technology.

A new legislative proposal seeks to prevent the sale of Americans' health and location data to data brokers, including data shared with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) are expected to introduce an updated Health and Location Data Protection Act soon. Initially proposed in June 2022, the bill banned data brokers from collecting and selling health and location data. The updated version broadens the scope by prohibiting other companies from selling this sensitive data to brokers, specifically addressing challenges posed by AI technologies.

Germany is advancing its capabilities in air warfare by commissioning the Munich-based AI company, Helsing, to develop a central software system. This high-tech program, backed by a €580 million contract, aims to integrate fighters, drones, satellites, and sensors into a cohesive network. The initiative represents a significant effort to modernize Europe’s defense technology, as revealed in documents obtained by Politico.

Amazon is on the lookout for more cost-effective AI solutions following Anthropic's shift to a token-based pricing model for its Claude AI services. This change, expected to take effect next year, could significantly raise AI-related expenses for Amazon. In response, the tech giant is already considering alternatives, including OpenAI, to manage its AI expenditure more efficiently. This move highlights the evolving dynamics in the AI service market and the importance of pricing strategies for large-scale users.