Artificial intelligence technologies arepermeating financial services sectors around the world. Theapplication of these technologies in emerging markets allowsfinancial service providers to further automate theirbusiness processes and to leverage new and big data sourcesto overcome obstacles, including the high cost of servingrural and low-income customers and establishing customeridentity and creditworthiness, that prevent the delivery offinancial services to many consumers. Realizing financialinclusion benefits through the adoption of artificialintelligence relies on its responsible adoption by firms, oncompetitive market settings, and on continued investment inthe necessary infrastructure.