In this video, you'll see how AI is changing auto shop training and the whole car repair game. The instructors make it clear that to get good results from AI, you've got to ask the right questions—be specific, not vague. So instead of just asking "what's the torque spec for a Honda Civic lug nut," you need to give AI way more details to avoid getting bogus answers.
The instructors think AI could be a game-changer for training students in auto shops. Picture this: students getting hands-on experience with AI pulling up internet resources, how-to videos, and step-by-step guides right through augmented reality. However, they believe AI should make technicians better at their jobs, not cost them their jobs.
The whole industry has transformed, and with it, naming conventions. We’ve gone from calling those returning the wrenches "mechanics" to now referring to them as "technicians," and now another major shift is on the horizon. Today's auto techs often need advanced education and to know their way around computers, networks, cameras, and all kinds of sensors.
Bottom line: AI is going to be huge, but both humans and the technology need to learn how to work together. Meanwhile, the auto industry keeps getting more professional and tech-heavy every year.
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