Join us in this week's AIAW Podcast - Episode 118, for an enlightening journey into AI innovation in banking with Anastasia Varava, Research Lead at SEBx and Data Scientist at SEB. Anastasia, armed with her extensive background in computer science and AI research from KTH, Stockholm, will guide us through a range of intriguing topics. We'll explore her journey and key contributions in her PhD research, delve into the innovations of the virtual assistant at SEBx, and examine the current and future landscapes of AI research in banking. Anastasia will also share insights on the WARA NLP Track, discuss the crucial role of AI in society, and give us a roundup of the latest AI news. The episode will further touch on the impact of the open-source movement in AI development and culminate with a thought-provoking discussion on the potential societal impacts of AGI, from dystopian concerns to utopian possibilities. Don't miss this comprehensive conversation at the intersection of finance and artificial intelligence, where Anastasia Varava sheds light on the exciting future of AI in banking.

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