Banks build private foundation models, but the model isn't the moat

Banks build private foundation models, but the model isn't the moat

Sep 9, 2026
Forrester Blog AI SprinklerAS Research_benchmarks

The Gist

  • Financial institutions invest heavily in proprietary transaction models
  • Proprietary data, not the model itself, creates lasting AI advantage

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This is a classic AI Sprinkler trap: pouring resources into custom models without addressing underlying data challenges.

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