“KeyBank, the Cleveland-based regional powerhouse with nearly $190 billion in assets, has unleashed conversational AI on its call centers, delivering a staggering 97% reduction in per-call costs. CEO Christopher Gorman revealed during the bank’s Q4 2025 earnings call that AI-handled interactions now cost about 35 cents each, compared to $9 for human agents—a 36-fold efficiency…
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BBVA and OpenAI Seal a Strategic Alliance to Redefine Banking with Artificial Intelligence
“‘We were pioneers in the digital and mobile transformation, and we are now entering the AI era with even greater ambition. Our alliance with OpenAI accelerates the native integration of artificial intelligence across the bank to create a smarter, more proactive, and completely personalized banking experience, anticipating the needs of every client,’ remarked Carlos Torres Vila,…
Bank of America fires up generative AI payments assistant
“The company saw uptake of its Erica for Employees virtual assistant spread to more than 90% of its 213,000 employees in April. The tool, which was introduced in 2020, has since cut the number of IT service calls by half, Bank of America said.” Read more >>
AI Moves Banks From Solving Problems to Building Experiences
“What Cognitive Banking Is Cognitive banking refers to embedding AI-driven inferencing and pattern recognition on top of permissioned data (transactions, financial behaviors, linked accounts) so that banks can shift from reactive servicing to proactive guidance. Rather than waiting for customers to navigate menus or submit queries, cognitive banking systems sense intent, flag opportunities, and offer…
Taco Bell is having second thoughts about relying on AI at the drive-through
“Taco Bell’s chief digital officer says the company is having an ‘active conversation’ about when to use and not use AI. The company has apparently rolled out voice AI-powered ordering at more than 500 drive-throughs, leading to unflattering viral moments like…” Read more >>