2024-06-05
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) and the AFM issue a joint report outlining the challenges and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in the financial sector, emphasizing that existing supervisory norms apply regardless of the technology used. The document highlights that while AI offers efficiency gains and better customer service, it introduces significant risks regarding data quality, discrimination, and explainability that require robust risk management. Furthermore, the supervisors outline their adaptation of oversight methods and the necessity of balancing innovation with regulatory clarity, particularly in light of the European AI Act's high-risk classifications.