Revolut launches AI research unit to build models in-house
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A consumer fintech spinning up an in-house AI research unit is another data point that large product companies want proprietary models, not just API access. If you’re a mid-to-large fintech, you should be explicit about your AI posture—pure integrator, fine-tuner, or model builder—because it drives hiring, infra spend, and regulatory exposure.
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