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New Experian Study Reveals Critical Role of AI in Lending and Key Drivers of Accelerated Adoption by Financial Institutions
COSTA MESA, Calif., January 14, 2026--A recent Experian Perceptions of AI Report that polled more than 200 decision-makers at leading financial institutions on their AI investment strategy offers key insights into their adoption of AI and expected outcomes when investing in the technology. Notably, AI adoption among financial institutions is accelerating, with 84% of respondents identifying AI technology as being critical or a high priority for their business strategy over the next two years.
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