Artificial intelligence
AI forecasting outperforms traditional methods – study
New approach still only complements existing models but results are promising, say authors
RBI hails AI’s potential in addressing customer grievances
Malhotra says technology should be integrated at “every stage” of complaints process
Central Banking Awards 2025: third group of winners released
Paraguay recognised for market infrastructure and IMF for work on AI, as green and FMI awards also unveiled
Fintech Benchmarks 2025 – model banks analysis
Data breakdown reveals differences in CBDC research, AI use and adoption of the cloud
CBSL head calls for proactive approach to tackle deepfakes
Governor tells Central Banking of institution’s response when his own image was used by scammers
Sri Lanka’s governor is latest to feature in deepfake scam
Video uses manipulated image to pretend central bank chief is endorsing financial investments
Gen AI will have varying impact on graduates – Fed study
Automation will lead to job cuts but augmentation of roles could create employment, research claims
CNB study highlights AI’s limits as inflation forecasting tool
Bank says tech can help analysts, but is not yet capable of replacing traditional predictive models
Google study shows cyber threat actors’ increased use of AI
Content campaigns identified in Russia, Iran, North Korea and China
AI adoption does not require governance overhaul – BIS
Study says central banks can build upon existing risk management frameworks
AI transcript hints at nepotism in ECB hiring practices
Opaque wage adjustment processes are unaccountable, sources tell Central Banking
AI can solve more complex economic models – BIS paper
Neural networks help economists solve and estimate non-linear heterogeneous agent models
Economics Benchmarks 2024 – model banks analysis
Additional data breakdowns reveal patterns based on staffing and development
Economics Benchmarks 2024 – executive summary
The benchmark drills into model design features as well as staffing, research and AI
Generative AI can decipher FOMC minute topics – Fed research
Authors say technology could enhance public’s understanding of central banking
Economics Benchmarks 2024 report – making models work
The benchmarks this year include more granular details on key model design features
Economists least likely to research impact of AI
Inflation dynamics retains position at top of the rankings
Banknotes: October to December 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
AI is a double-edged sword for cyber security – UK survey
Study reveals technology’s increased use in financial sector, where three providers are dominant
Dedollarisation pushing central banks to issue CBDC, official says
Panellists at Central Banking’s Autumn Meetings list AI “data poisoning” as new cyber security threat
Central banks to maintain independence despite threats – panel
Top central bankers discuss Trump, AI and why they plan to ignore IMF on rate cuts