Beyond AI Hype: What Digital Transformation Really Means

About this episode

The episode discusses the transition of AI from hype to practical application in various sectors, particularly financial services, while addressing associated risks and the need for human oversight.

In this episode, with Mark Pearce, we explore how AI is moving from hype to real-world implementation across financial services and beyond. We discuss the importance of strong business cases, managing rising costs, and addressing risks such as bias and hallucinations. The conversation highlights how AI can drive efficiency, unlock insights from data, and deliver personalised customer experiences at scale. However, it also emphasises the continued need for human oversight and the importance of...

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Guest: Mark Pearce

Topics covered

• AI implementation
• digital transformation
• financial services
• business cases
• customer experience

Keywords

• AI
• digital transformation
• financial services
• business cases
• customer experience
• efficiency
• data insights

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