Hot or Hype E4: AI & The Future of Finance
03/12/25 • 11 min
In this episode of Hot vs. Hype, Olivia Storelli and Andreea Mihalcea, Head of Data at Xapo bank, discuss the future of AI and the critical role of data in shaping financial systems. They explore how data quality impacts AI effectiveness, the misconceptions surrounding AI capabilities, and the importance of evaluating AI systems properly. The conversation highlights the ongoing initiatives in the financial industry, particularly in fraud detection and workflow optimization, while emphasizing that proper data management is essential for AI to deliver real value.
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In this episode of Hot vs. Hype, Olivia Storelli and Andreea Mihalcea, Head of Data at Xapo bank, discuss the future of AI and the critical role of data in shaping financial systems. They explore how data quality impacts AI effectiveness, the misconceptions surrounding AI capabilities, and the importance of evaluating AI systems properly. The conversation highlights the ongoing initiatives in the financial industry, particularly in fraud detection and workflow optimization, while emphasizing that proper data management is essential for AI to deliver real value.
Join Hosts Olivia Storelli and Andrew Stevens weekly reviewing trending technology.
www.sakurasky.com
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Hot or Hype Deep Dive E4: AI & The Future of Finance
AI is revolutionizing finance—but is it all hot air or the real deal? In this Hot vs Hype Deep Dive, Olivia Storelli sits down with Andreea Mihalcea from Xapo Bank to unpack the future of data-driven banking. Discover how Xapo Bank’s cutting-edge data platform locks down security, champions privacy, and empowers self-service innovation. From distributed data systems to game-changing data products, Andreea reveals how a bold cultural shift is redefining customer experiences and what’s next for responsible AI in the financial frontier. Tune in for insights that cut through the noise
Join Hosts Olivia Storelli and Andrew Stevens weekly reviewing trending technology.
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