Machine learning, banking, industry, digitalization, innovation

Aim: The application of artificial intelligence (AI) offers an encouraging avenue for developments in the banking industry. Methods: The study adopted a scoping review of methodology to provide a comprehensive overview of relevant research regarding the potential uses and challenges of AI in banking. Consumer expectations have evolved, emphasizing features such as payment gateways, swift transactions, and resilient banking services. Results: Major utilization of the AI in banking industry includes enhanced customer engagement, satisfaction, and relationships, personalized financial guidance, smart digital wallets, regulation compliance and collaborative efforts, forecasting, tracking market trends, decision-making and problem-solving, anti-money laundering and fraud detection, automation of repetitive, large and time-intensive tasks, enhanced cybersecurity, and opportunity for digital financial inclusion. Conclusion: Users encounter challenges involving security issues, privacy concerns, and the complexity of technology in AI-driven banking services. Recommendation: While AI holds a crucial role in the banking industry, successful implementation demands ample allocation and consistent, predictable utilization of AI practices.