EconomyGovernor Cook moderates panel on emerging innovation, AI and financial inclusion

Governor Cook moderated a panel titled “Emerging Innovation, AI and Financial Inclusion” on July 14, 2026. The discussion took place during the Next-Gen Financial Inclusion conference. Its focus was the relationship between new innovation, artificial intelligence and broader access to financial services. The Federal Reserve describes itself as the United States’ central bank, with responsibilities that include supporting effective economic operation and the public interest.