Sep 9, 2025
Episode #8 โ When AI Becomes a Colleague
๐๏ธ In this episode, Samir Tek โ CIO of UnityBank โ hears the global buzz about agentic AI.
Not yet a reality in Africa or the Middle East, but coming faster than many expect.
At UnityBank, his teams are already stretched: legacy modernization, recurring outages, skills in short supply, and budgets under pressure.
Chasing hype isnโt the answer. But ignoring the trend isnโt either.
Samir reframes the conversation:
๐ If AI agents arrive, they must be treated like colleagues โ with defined roles, rigorous onboarding, continuous evaluation, and strict permission controls.
In financial services, every decision must be auditable.
Just as staff keep records, digital agents will need logs regulators can trust.
In the near term, Samir sees AI as assistants or co-developers to help his IT teams face todayโs skills shortage.
This way, UnityBank gains relief today, and builds readiness for tomorrow.
๐ก โWhen AI agents join the team, will we lead with trust and control โ or let risk set the agenda?โ
