NatWest unveils AI-powered audio-visual spending insights tool
NatWest is trailing a generative AI audio-visual tool enabling customers to explore spending via natural voice and text conversations.
Finextra AI·25 Sept 2026
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NatWest is trailing a generative AI audio-visual tool enabling customers to explore spending via natural voice and text conversations.
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