AI is learning and teaching finance. Who will teach it values? If we allow algorithms to inherit yesterday's incentives — maximizing return, minimizing empathy — then tomorrow's system will be flawlessly efficient at reproducing inequality.

As banks adopt AI, the real question is what we want it to do for society. In American Banker, Surjit Chana explores why values must guide financial AI. Through URJ, we’re testing how AI can expand access to credit: www.americanbanker.com/opinion/ai-i...

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To Build Trust with Black Communities, Banks Must Co-Design with Them — Beneficial State Foundation How can banks rebuild trust in Black communities? Explore the history behind financial distrust and a path toward shared ownership and collective wealth.

#BlackHistoryMonth reminds us how the financial industry shapes trust and harm. Access is not enough. Rebuilding trust requires co-design and community governance. New piece by Quinn Williams: beneficialstate.org/perspectives...

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All we want for the holidays is a better banking system. URJ partners are using people-first underwriting and AI to expand fair access to capital.

Watch the full webinar: youtu.be/0oLZB7cprMY

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Want to learn more about utility rates and consumer rights in your neighborhood? Invite Consumers Council of Missouri to speak at your community meeting.
www.moconsumers.org
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California, Oregon, and Washington represented at Partners in Diversity’s #NWEquitySummit. Inspired by Heather McGhee & ‪@baratunde.com‬'s calls to resist zero-sum thinking & build belonging through collective action. We’re showing what’s possible when banking includes everyone. #EquitableBanking