APower And Prediction Flashcards
1
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- What is AI at its core?
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- AI is an advance in statistical prediction techniques.- In banking, AI improves fraud detection and credit scoring predictions.
2
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- How does AI reduce costs in decision-making?
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- AI reduces the cost of prediction, making decisions faster and cheaper.- In banking, this reduces approval time for loan or payment processing.
3
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- What is a “point solution” in AI?
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- A point solution improves an existing decision without changing the system.- Fraud detection software is a point solution for banks.
4
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- What differentiates a “system solution” from a “point solution”?
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- System solutions require redesigning interdependent processes to unlock AI’s potential.- In banking, AI-enabled fraud detection might trigger system-wide workflow redesign.
5
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- What are the “Between Times” in AI adoption?
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- The period between AI’s clear potential demonstration and widespread adoption.- Banks face challenges integrating AI into legacy systems during this phase.
6
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- How does AI improve fraud detection in banks?
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- AI predicts transaction legitimacy by analyzing vast customer and behavior data.- AI reduces false positives, improving customer experience and cost-efficiency.
7
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- Why are financial institutions ripe for AI adoption?
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- Prediction (AI’s output) is at the heart of decision-making in financial institutions.- Fraud detection, underwriting, and approvals rely heavily on accurate predictions.
8
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- What makes Verafin’s AI adoption successful?
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- Verafin’s AI enhances fraud predictions without disrupting existing banking systems.- Banks already relied on predictions, enabling seamless AI adoption.
9
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- How does AI assist in managing approval errors in banking?
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- AI balances between approving fraudulent transactions and declining legitimate ones.- It optimizes the error trade-off to minimize customer dissatisfaction and losses.
10
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- Why do some AI applications struggle with adoption in financial services?
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- Many applications require redesigning workflows, systems, or organizational processes.- In banking, legacy systems and regulatory constraints slow large-scale AI adoption.
11
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- How does AI transform insurance underwriting?
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- AI predicts customer risk profiles for accurate premium pricing.- Faster underwriting improves marketing alignment and claims management efficiency.
12
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- What role does experimentation play in AI development?
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- Experimentation provides data to train AI for accurate predictions.- In banking, randomized data helps improve fraud detection or credit risk analysis.
13
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- What is “hidden uncertainty” in AI decision-making?
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- Hidden uncertainty refers to unpredictable variables that AI cannot account for.- In banking, AI might struggle with novel fraud patterns lacking prior data.
14
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- Why are modular systems important for AI integration?
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- Modular systems allow AI to be adopted independently without disrupting workflows.- AI fraud tools can slot into modular bank systems with minimal friction.
15
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- How does AI enhance decision-making efficiency?
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- AI improves decisions by offering accurate, low-cost predictions in real-time.- Faster decisions enhance customer onboarding or transaction approvals in banks.
16
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- What limits AI’s predictive capabilities in adversarial settings?
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- AI struggles when predictions can be intentionally undermined by adversaries.- In banking, fraudsters adapt tactics to bypass AI detection algorithms.
17
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- How does AI align with organizational decisions in banking?
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- AI predictions help refine operational decisions like approvals or claims.- Aligning AI predictions to workflows reduces costs and improves performance.
18
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- What is the “AI Systems Discovery Canvas”?
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- A tool to evaluate AI’s system-wide impacts and interdependencies.- In banking, it helps identify how AI transforms underwriting, approvals, and claims.
19
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- Why does AI adoption create winners and losers in banking?
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- AI disrupts existing decision-making processes, benefiting early adopters.- Banks leveraging AI gain a competitive edge in fraud detection and customer service.
20
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- How does AI-powered digital twins improve decision-making?
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- Digital twins simulate systems to test AI predictions in virtual environments.- Banks use simulations to optimize AI-enabled workflows before live implementation.
21
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- How does AI enable real-time decision-making in banking?
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- AI processes vast data to predict outcomes instantly for decisions like approvals.- Real-time AI reduces delays in credit approvals and payment processing.
22
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- What is AI’s value in enhancing customer risk profiling?
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- AI improves accuracy in predicting low or high-risk customers for services.- Banks use risk profiles to offer dynamic premiums or personalized credit offers.
23
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- What challenges arise when implementing AI system solutions?
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- AI system solutions require redesigning workflows and interdependent decisions.- In banking, AI fraud detection may need changes in claims, underwriting, and compliance.
24
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- Why do industries differ in AI adoption speed?
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- Industries ready for AI often rely heavily on prediction and modular systems.- Banks adopt AI faster in fraud detection due to existing predictive analytics.
25
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- What is the economic impact of AI prediction in banks?
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- AI reduces prediction costs, improving accuracy in fraud detection and approvals.- This enhances profitability by reducing errors and operational costs.
26
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- Why are “rules” significant in decision-making systems?
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- Rules reduce decision uncertainty by offering fixed, predictable outcomes.- In banking, AI improves rule-based loan approvals with dynamic predictions.
27
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- How does AI simulate outcomes for better predictions?
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- AI uses simulations to test various decisions and predict the best outcomes.- Banks use simulated data to improve AI-driven fraud detection strategies.
28
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- What is AI’s role in improving claims processing?
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- AI automates claims decisions with accurate predictions and image assessments.- Faster claims reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction in insurance.
29
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- What role do digital twins play in AI implementation?
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- Digital twins allow testing AI predictions without real-world disruptions.- Banks simulate AI workflows to predict bottlenecks or system failures.
30
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- Why does AI adoption require balancing risk and innovation?
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- AI improves predictions but must avoid disrupting critical processes.- Banks balance AI fraud detection accuracy with seamless customer transactions.
31
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- How does AI reduce prediction uncertainty?
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- AI enhances predictions with vast, high-quality data and deep learning techniques.- Banks rely on AI to reduce fraud-related uncertainty and improve loan decisions.
32
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- What happens when AI predictions rely on poor data?
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- Predictions fail if data quality is poor or outside the “support” of existing data.- In banking, inaccurate data leads to faulty fraud or credit risk decisions.
33
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- How does AI transform credit underwriting?
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- AI predicts borrower default risk with better accuracy using diverse data sources.- Banks reduce loan defaults and optimize interest rates for profitability.
34
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- What is the relationship between AI and judgment?
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- AI provides predictions; humans apply judgment to decisions based on predictions.- In banking, AI predicts credit risk, but managers decide loan terms.
35
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- Why do system solutions take longer to implement?
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- System solutions require changes across interdependent processes.- Banks need system-wide redesigns to leverage AI predictions across departments.
36
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- How does AI enhance customer experience in banking?
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- AI enables real-time, accurate decisions for loan approvals and fraud alerts.- Faster processes and fewer false alarms improve customer trust and satisfaction.
37
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- Why do prediction errors matter in AI-driven systems?
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- Errors can disrupt decisions, creating significant costs or operational delays.- In banking, false fraud flags delay transactions and frustrate customers.
38
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- What is the role of experimentation in AI system design?
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- Experimentation provides real data to improve predictions and validate workflows.- Banks test AI in simulations to ensure accuracy before live deployment.
39
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- How does AI improve operational efficiency in banks?
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- AI automates repetitive predictions like fraud checks and risk assessments.- Efficiency gains reduce costs, freeing resources for innovation.
40
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- How does AI affect decision timelines?
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- AI accelerates decision-making by generating instant, data-driven predictions.- Faster credit approvals and risk assessments streamline banking operations.