# A global survey by SAS and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists has revealed that financial institutions are interested in artificial intelligence for anti-money laundering but slow to implement it. According to the survey, only 18-percent of respondents have artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions in production, while 40-percent have no plans to adopt them. This is mainly due to regulatory caution, budget constraints, and data challenges. Experts say AI can improve investigations to stay ahead of financial criminals.
AI adoption in anti-money laundering still slow despite growing interest