“‘There are two races in AI at the moment,’ she said. ‘One is to apply AI to the business models, which we all have to do as that will help drive revenue growth.’…The second race was a defensive one to fortify the financial ecosystem against sophisticated threats. ‘These AI models are very powerful, and our…
Tag: Generative AI
How gen AI agents threaten retail banks’ customer relationships
“Bank customers’ behavior is shifting from just searching the internet for financial information to asking gen AI for more definitive information about what to do with their money.2 Banks should consider building on classic SEO by developing robust generative engine optimization (GEO) capabilities. Unlike SEO—which focuses on driving traffic—GEO is designed to ensure inclusion and correct…
Fifth Third Launches AI-Powered Interface in Mobile App
“The new capability helps customers navigate Fifth Third’s mobile app more intuitively. Rather than scrolling through menus, customers can simply type what they need—such as ‘replace card,’ ‘find ATM,’ ‘transfer funds,’ or ‘closest branch’—and be guided directly to the most relevant experience, whether that is a simple mobile screen for task completion, an AI-powered chatbot,…
Navigating the rise of agentic AI in 2026
“While these innovations are broad, the most profound structural changes are currently being felt across the software, banking and financial services, healthcare, and automotive sectors, all of which are undergoing radical AI-driven transformations that prioritize operational efficiency and innovation. In three to five years, agents will negotiate directly with banks, retailers, insurers, and healthcare platforms on…
Garanti BBVA’s smart assistant Ugi turns 10: AI transforming banking
“Garanti BBVA’s AI journey, launched in 2016, has evolved into Ugi, which today handles more than 6.4 million monthly interactions on average, has 1.6 million active users, and supports more than 300 end-to-end banking transactions. With the integration of generative AI, Ugi can now understand 90% of user requests. Over the past year, nearly 50%…