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AI Risk Management

Bedel Security graphic about preparing community banks for AI questions during regulatory exams, featuring banking professionals in a business meeting.

5 min read

How Should Community Banks Prepare for AI Questions During Their Next Exam?

Jordan Rosiak: Oct 2, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming part of everyday banking. Employees are using generative AI to draft emails and summarize...

Community Banking Compliance AI Governance AI Risk Management

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What Credit Union Boards Need to Know About AI

Jordan Rosiak: Oct 1, 2026

Many credit unions are asking, “What should our board know about AI?” The answer is practical rather than technical: boards do not need to become AI...

Credit Unions Board of Directors AI AI Governance AI Risk Management

Bedel Security graphic about Shadow AI risks and prevention, featuring business professionals in a meeting with one person using AI on smartphone.

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Shadow AI: The Risk And How To Prevent It

John Freerksen: Sep 25, 2026

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday business. Employees are using AI to draft emails, summarize documents, analyze...

AI Compliance AI Governance AI Risk Management

Bedel Security graphic about whether community banks should create an AI committee, featuring a banker presenting to colleagues.

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Should Your Bank Create an AI Committee?

Cory Poupore: Aug 14, 2026

Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming part of daily operations within community banks and credit unions. Whether it's being used in...

Information Security Program AI Artificial Intelligence AI Governance AI Risk Management

Graphic highlighting AI governance responsibilities for community bank boards, including risk management and regulatory oversight.

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What Community Bank Boards Need to Know About AI

Jordan Rosiak: Jul 31, 2026

Many financial institutions are asking, “What should our board know about AI?” The answer is practical rather than technical: boards do not need to...

Board of Directors AI Third-Party Risk Management AI Governance AI Risk Management

Graphic highlighting AI governance regulations, compliance requirements, and risk management for financial institutions.

2 min read

What Are the Regulatory Requirements for AI Governance in the Financial Industry?

John Freerksen: Jul 24, 2026

What are the regulatory requirements for AI governance for the financial industry?

AI Artificial Intelligence Third-Party Risk Management AI Governance AI Risk Management

Graphic highlighting key components of an AI policy for banks, including governance, risk management, and compliance.

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What Should a Bank’s AI Policy Include?

Jordan Rosiak: Jul 17, 2026

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a future consideration for financial institutions but something that is being used every day, oftentimes...

Policy AI Artificial Intelligence AI Governance AI Risk Management

Graphic highlighting Microsoft Copilot licensing, monitoring, and responsible AI administration.

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Understanding Copilot Licensing and Monitoring

Brian Petzold: Jun 26, 2026

To stay competitive, institutions today are being encouraged to experiment with artificial intelligence, and for many organizations, the simplest...

AI Artificial Intelligence AI Governance AI Risk Management Microsoft Copilot

Graphic highlighting responsible AI adoption and governance in financial institutions.

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Artificial Intelligence in Banking: Innovation Without Losing Control

Errica Padgett: Jun 19, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly become a daily business tool. Employees of financial institutions are using AI-powered assistants to draft...

Information Security Program AI Artificial Intelligence Compliance Third-Party Risk Management AI Governance AI Risk Management