An Amazing Discovery: Capital One Actually Cares About Responsibility

In today’s hilarious attempt at corporate virtue signaling, Prem Natarajan, the new chief scientist and head of enterprise AI at Capital One, had the audacity to claim that the company has a ‘deep imperative’ to operate responsibly. Seriously, did anyone clutch their hearts in surprise? Because I almost did.

A Joke Called Corporate Responsibility

Natarajan’s misguided attempt to paint Capital One as a paragon of corporate responsibility could almost earn him a slot at the Comedy Central Roast. The possible implications of the bank using AI in a “responsible” way are about as exciting as watching paint dry. The best-case scenario is they stop misappropriating your personal information just long enough to peddle some glorified credit card deal, only to start again once you’ve taken the bait. Can’t wait for the inevitable exploitation of AI in the name of enhanced customer experience and fancy jargon like ‘strategic growth’.

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In conclusion, ‘responsibility’ is a somewhat exotic concept for corporations like Capital One, often used as a buzzword to make a harebrained attempt to win the hearts of gullible customers. Does anyone think we’re falling for this drivel? Natarajan and Capital One’s sudden commitment to “responsibility” is about as convincing as a telemarketer’s insistence that his unsolicited call isn’t a scam.

Remember folks, when a giant bank pledges responsibility, keep clutching that wallet tight. Given their track record, they’re definitely scheming to reel you into their next “not-a-scam” grand plan. Oh, and Natarajan, next time you try selling us your tall tales of corporate responsibility, you might want to make it less obvious you’re reading from the flimsy, recycled corporate playbook.

Original article:https://venturebeat.com/ai/capital-ones-new-chief-scientist-says-responsible-thoughtful-generative-ai-is-key/