“MACHINES CAN TRADE. BUT CAN THEY GOVERN?”“AI IN FINANCE: SPEED WITHOUT SCRUTINY?”

At a gathering of students and young professionals in Manila, Joseph Plazo—the founder of AI trading firm Plazo Sullivan Roche— posed a challenge to the prevailing techno-optimism in finance.His argument was not anti-technology, but pro-governance.“Delegating execution does not mean abdicating responsibility.”???? **The Model Is Perfect. Th

At a gathering of students and young professionals in Manila, Joseph Plazo, voiced concerns that many in his field tend to ignore.His argument was not anti-technology, but pro-governance.“If you allow a machine to manage your portfolio,” he said, “ensure it reflects your priorities—not just your profit targets.”???? **The Model Is Perfect