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Fast-Tracking Generative AI Transformation in Financial Services

Sandeep Mangaraj, Microsoft’s managing director of fintech, explores the critical role of speed in AI transformation for financial services and discusses the barriers to AI adoption in financial services.

Published on September 2024 in Artificial Intelligence

FEATURING: Sandeep Mangaraj, managing director of fintech at Microsoft

As financial institutions face growing competition and increasing regulatory pressure, AI could unlock unprecedented efficiency, innovation, and growth—if only they could overcome the hesitation that holds them back.

In this episode of Banking Transformed, we sit down with Sandeep Mangaraj, Microsoft’s Managing Director of Fintech, to explore the critical role of speed in AI transformation for financial services.

Sandeep discusses the barriers to AI adoption in financial services, the risks of falling behind in this fast-moving technology landscape, and the tangible benefits of empowering employees with AI tools today. He also shares insights into how banks can experiment with AI responsibly while building the foundations for long-term success.

Episode Sponsor: Microsoft

Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

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