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Episode 1205 · 18 min

The Verification Tax: Why Black-Box AI Systems Fail Modern Finance Productivity

AI promises faster decisions, but trust remains the biggest challenge for businesses adopting intelligent systems. Today, we explore how explainable AI is transforming finance, accounting, and HR operations with…

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Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. AI promises faster decisions, but trust remains the biggest challenge for businesses adopting intelligent systems. Today, we explore how explainable AI is transforming finance, accounting, and HR operations with transparency and control. Joining us is Manav Thiara , Senior Vice President of Engineering and Platforms at Sage . Leading Sage’s AI, data, and platform engineering efforts, Manav is building the future of trusted AI experiences that help millions of small and mid-sized businesses operate smarter.

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