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AI in banking: the good, the bad, and the efficient

Sep 2, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Marketplace Tech explores how smaller banks are adopting AI to boost efficiency while grappling with risks like bias and privacy. Host Megan McCarty Carino introduces interviews with executives from American Pride Bank, First Southwest Bank, and Beneficial State Bank, who discuss using AI for administrative tasks but avoiding automated lending decisions. The episode also features legal expert Catherine Judge on regulatory oversight and emphasizes the need for ethical guidelines to ensure fair access to credit and protect consumers.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Odoo all-in-one business software Intro: AI in banking and small bank challenges Case studies: Efficiency gains at small banks Concerns: AI bias, accuracy, and privacy Sponsor: Tomorrow's Cure podcast Sponsor: University of Illinois iMBA Regulation and ethical guidelines for AI Outro and Must Be The Money promo
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