Unlocking Payments Innovation: How AI is Shaping Customer Expectations!

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AI Enhances Payments Innovation to Meet Customer Demands

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the payments industry, driven by rising expectations for convenience, speed, security, and personalization. Kate Lybarger of Discover® Global Network highlights the importance of continually innovating to meet evolving customer needs. AI, open banking, and embedded finance are key trends shaping the future of payments, ensuring solutions deliver minimal friction and real value.

AI’s Transformative Role in Payments

Generative AI, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is making significant strides in payments by democratising technology access. Lybarger cites Discover’s collaboration with Google Cloud, using AI to improve customer care by reducing resolution times. The journey to leveraging AI effectively involves data readiness and skilled talent, with organisations investing in responsible and ethical AI usage to manage bias, ensure transparency, and enhance security.

Future Prospects of AI in Payments

AI’s potential extends across sectors, including agriculture, by enhancing productivity and sustainability. As open banking and other innovations mature, AI will enable more personalised and efficient payment solutions. Discover aims to stay close to merchants and consumers to ensure their payment solutions are innovative and reliable, navigating challenges around data management, technical readiness, and ethical considerations to create a seamless, secure, and efficient payment experience.

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