Banking and Technology in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Were Discussed at AIWARENESS
The AIWARENESS event was held on June 25, hosted by Akbank LAB, under the theme “Banking and Technology in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” Bringing together leading experts from the technology, finance, and artificial intelligence ecosystems, the event examined the impacts of artificial intelligence—ranging from global competition to scientific research and the banking sector—from various perspectives.
At the event’s opening, Prof. Dr. Altan Çakır, an Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) faculty member and Co-Chair of AITR, emphasized in his presentation titled “Sovereignty, the Business World, and Competition” that artificial intelligence has become a strategic factor shaping not only institutions but also countries’ economic power, technological independence, and capacity for global competition.
Following this, Prof. Dr. M. Bilge Demirköz, Director of METU’s IVMER and a member of the UN’s International Independent Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, discussed the applications of artificial intelligence in space research in his presentation titled “Artificial Intelligence in Space.” Demirköz shared examples from studies conducted as part of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer mission on the International Space Station, highlighting the contributions of artificial intelligence to big data analysis and scientific discovery processes.
In the final segment of the program, a panel moderated by Prof. Dr. Altan Çakır featured Akbank Deputy General Manager for Digital Solutions and Strategy Şebnem Dağ Güven and Akbank Deputy General Manager for Technology Gökhan Gökçay. During the panel, the impacts of artificial intelligence on digital transformation, customer experience, and operational efficiency in banking were evaluated, and it was emphasized that trust, governance, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence are of critical importance.
The event, which drew significant interest from professionals in the technology and finance sectors, concluded with important assessments regarding the transformation of the banking sector through artificial intelligence.