<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with Ben Udell, a former community banker turned AI advisor, to break down what AI actually means for banks today and how to start using it in practical ways.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Ben shares how bankers can use AI to save time, sharpen decision-making, and enhance relationships. From turning voice notes into board reports to accelerating commercial loan analysis and preparing for tougher loan committee conversations, the conversation is packed with actionable use cases. They also tackle common concerns around regulation, risk, and job security, offering a clear message: bankers who learn to work &lt;em&gt;with&lt;/em&gt; AI will be better positioned to compete, grow, and lead in the years ahead.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://southstatecorrespondent.com/the-2026-elevate-banking-forum/"&gt; Click Here to Register for the 3rd Annual Elevate Banking Forum!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;</description>

The Community Bank Podcast

SouthState Correspondent Division

AI Basics for Bankers with Ben Udell

MAY 18, 202637 MIN
The Community Bank Podcast

AI Basics for Bankers with Ben Udell

MAY 18, 202637 MIN

Description

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Udell, a former community banker turned AI advisor, to break down what AI actually means for banks today and how to start using it in practical ways. Ben shares how bankers can use AI to save time, sharpen decision-making, and enhance relationships. From turning voice notes into board reports to accelerating commercial loan analysis and preparing for tougher loan committee conversations, the conversation is packed with actionable use cases. They also tackle common concerns around regulation, risk, and job security, offering a clear message: bankers who learn to work with AI will be better positioned to compete, grow, and lead in the years ahead. Click Here to Register for the 3rd Annual Elevate Banking Forum! The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC