This session will provide an accessible overview of the AI “super cycle”: why generative AI and large‑language‑model (LLM) advances have accelerated innovation, how generative AI differs from LLMs and foundation models, and why the technology is maturing. Participants will learn why many banks are moving beyond experiments and aligning AI investments with risk‑governed use cases the need for disciplined data and bias‑checked governance; and how generative‑AI adoption in banking is expected to focus on revenue growth and more personalised digital experiences