Dean: No banks are using AI at any interesting scale
Chris Dean · The AI Impact on Banking and Finance with CEO and Co-founder at Treasury Prime, Chris Dean · Mar 19, 2025 · at 28:51
Treasury Prime CEO Chris Dean discusses the cautious and limited adoption of artificial intelligence within the banking industry.
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“I don't know anyone who's using anything in any interesting scale.”
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