8. Financial Decisions and Credit Scoring

Behind every loan approval or credit card offer, AI algorithms are evaluating your financial history and behavior.
Banks and credit agencies use these systems to assess creditworthiness, streamline loan approvals, and detect potential fraud.
While this automation speeds up decision-making, it also means AI can influence who gets access to crucial financial products.
There is growing concern that these algorithms may sometimes perpetuate existing biases, impacting fair access.
Read the study on AI and financial bias.