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Apr 2021
19m 21s

In Machines We Trust: What’s AI doing in...

Mit Technology Review
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Tech giants are moving into our wallets—bringing AI and big questions with them. Our entire financial system is built on trust. We can exchange otherwise worthless paper bills for fresh groceries, or swipe a piece of plastic for new clothes. But this trust—typically in a central government-backed bank—is changing. As our financial lives are rapidly digitized ... Show More
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