Unique, a Zurich-based AI startup, has secured $30 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI platform tailored for financial services. The funding round was led by CommerzVentures and DN Capital, along with contributions from VI Partners and Pictet Group. Founded in 2021, Unique creates AI agents that simplify complicated financial tasks, including investment ...
Westpac is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its banking operations by partnering with Accenture. The bank aims to implement AI across various functions, including customer service, fraud prevention, and product management. Westpac’s general manager for data platforms noted that AI could significantly streamline tasks, making processes faster and more efficient. For instance, an AI ...
At FinovateFall, industry experts discussed the rise of AI agents, which are set to outshine generative AI due to their ability to perform tasks rather than just produce information. One notable AI agent is OpenAI’s Operator, designed to carry out various tasks using a web browser. Unlike traditional AI, Operator can assist with customer service, ...
