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Following our 2023 study on AI in compliance, Moody’s has conducted a global study exploring evolving attitudes, adoption, and use cases of AI in risk-related compliance. This update highlights key benefits, drivers, barriers, and concerns, raising awareness of AI’s growing potential in the field.
Our research consisted of upfront interviews with global AI specialists, a survey of 600 risk and compliance practitioners spanning sectors, geographies, and company sizes, followed by interviews with some of the survey participants.
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First up, Paul Nola, partner at We Live Context (the research consultancy that conducted the study on Moody's behalf), guided us step-by-step through the results of the research.
This was then followed by a panel discussion with global risk, compliance, and innovation specialists, who provided their helpful insights into the study and on the future of the AI landscape. Moderated by Moody’s Ted Datta, Senior Director, the panel includes:
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In this episode, we dive into the findings of Moody’s latest global study on the use of artificial intelligence in risk-related compliance — an evolution of our 2023 research. This new report explores how attitudes, adoption, and applications of AI have shifted across industries and regions. We’re joined once again by Paul Nola, Partner at We Live Context, who returns to the show with host, Alex Pillow. Together, they explore the latest trends and insights from key benefits and drivers to barriers and concerns.
Richard Graham shares insights from Moody's latest global survey, which reveal that 53% of 600 senior risk professionals surveyed are currently using AI for risk management, representing a significant increase from the previous year. Graham explains the crucial role of high-quality data in maximizing AI’s potential and highlights its rapid adoption driven by its demonstrated benefits in compliance and risk management. The conversation also explores the evolving role of risk professionals in the context of AI tools, the impact of regulatory awareness, and the industry’s shift towards more proactive risk management.
Risk and compliance professionals overwhelmingly acknowledge that AI will reshape their roles and believe their responsibilities will be impacted as AI becomes embedded in daily operations. This reflects a broad recognition that the spread of AI is inevitable and will fundamentally transform the nature of risk and compliance work.
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