Prof. Jon Danielsson | AI and Financial Systems, Cryptocurrencies & Financial Regulation

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The Beverage Report Podcast

LSE Department of Economics

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This year Jacinta Feng and Urvi Gaur (third year Economics students) are leading a team of nine students who share the same goal and passion - bringing forward intellectually-stimulating conversations with economists from the top of their fields, from within LSE and beyond. What sets The Beverage Report apart? Dive into discussions with economists at the frontier of research worldwide, exploring their research, gaining insights, and walking alongside them on their unique academic journeys. Tune in now to elevate your understanding of economics with firsthand wisdom from the best in the game!

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Prof. Jon Danielsson | AI and Financial Systems, Cryptocurrencies & Financial Regulation

The Beverage Report Podcast

37 minutes 2 seconds

7 months ago

Prof. Jon Danielsson | AI and Financial Systems, Cryptocurrencies & Financial Regulation

In this episode of the Beverage Report Podcast, we interview a leading expert on financial risk and the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the financial system and also one of our very own finance professors, Professor Jon Danielsson.

How is AI reshaping the private financial sector, and what are the ethical dilemmas and risks it introduces, such as pro-cyclicality and market instability? What challenges arise in regulating AI-driven decisions, and how can legal frameworks address the complexities of responsibility?

The conversation also explores the world of cryptocurrencies: what are their political roots, speculative nature, and potential impact on traditional financial systems? Why has current regulation taken a hands-off approach, and could this change as crypto evolves? The guest delves into the distinction between endogenous and exogenous risks in finance, shedding light on how institutional diversity can help mitigate systemic crises.

Throughout the discussion, Professor Danielsson highlights the evolving landscape of financial regulation, the disruptive potential of digital currencies, and the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.

Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of the Beverage Podcast to uncover the future of finance and gain insights into the shifting dynamics of our economic systems!