OP-ED: Artificial Intelligence Should Be the Next Big Payments Push

When we think about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, the first image that comes to mind might be a chess-playing computer or a driverless car. In addition to such futuristic applications, these cutting-edge technologies are already changing and enhancing many aspects of our day-to-day lives, including how we make purchases and protect our valuable financial information.

Consumers today are increasingly demanding more flexible ways to pay when they buy goods and services, from groceries to car washes. As a result, card networks and financial institutions have made enormous investments in developing lightning-fast and secure ways for customers to pay for goods and services, many of which rely on machine learning and AI.

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