Every few months, a new headline appears claiming that AI will soon replace software developers. The promise is seductive: lower costs, faster delivery, and fewer people required. But reality continues to tell a different story. Recently, Ford Motor Company provided a powerful lesson in the limits of automation. According to multiple reports, Ford invested heavily in AI-powered systems and automated quality processes. The expectation was that technology could help solve complex engineering challenges more efficiently and at lower cost. Instead, the company found that some of its most difficult quality problems persisted. The missing ingredient was not computing power. It was experience. [financialexpress.com], [forbes.com] To address these issues, Ford reportedly hired and rehired hundreds of veteran engineers, many with decades [...]