Experian launches agentic AI capability in Ascend Platform for lending lifecycle
Experian introduced a new core capability within its Ascend Platform to help financial services organizations safely scale agentic AI across the lending lifecycle. The feature brings together Experian, client, and partner AI agents within a trusted operating layer for data, decisioning, governance, and control. A survey cited in the announcement indicates 55% of consumers would allow an AI agent to make an autonomous purchase on their behalf.
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