Artificial intelligence can contribute to economic progress, and the financial sector's task is to use this technology responsibly and trustworthily for the benefit of financial stability and economic development - the NBM
Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) stated this while speaking at the AI & Big Data Conference: Regional AI Valley 2026, held in Bucharest and dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) and the use of data in economics, finance, and public policy. According to the NBM, the event, conceived as a regional platform for dialogue and cooperation between Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine, brought together government leaders, representatives of financial institutions, industry experts, academics, and international organizations to discuss the impact of technological transformations on the economy and how government agencies and the financial sector use AI. In her speech, the head of the NBM emphasized that AI is becoming an important component of the transformation of financial institutions, opening up opportunities to increase efficiency, improve analytical capabilities, and strengthen supervisory processes. She noted that the future belongs to companies that know how to use advanced technologies responsibly, with foresight, and for the benefit of people. “Artificial intelligence must remain a tool that supports economic progress and the development of the country. The task of the financial sector is to use this technology responsibly, transparently, and trustworthily for the benefit of financial stability and economic development,” Anca Dragu emphasized. The NBM Governor noted that AI has the potential to support central banks in areas such as economic data analysis, financial supervision, and risk identification, contributing to a better understanding of economic and financial events. At the same time, Anca Dragu stressed that the use of these technologies must continue to be based on sound principles of governance, transparency, cybersecurity, and data protection, and that public policy decisions must continue to be based on professionalism and human responsibility. She said that in this context, the National Bank of Moldova is developing initiatives to integrate AI into its institutional activities, which helps employees access and analyze information from internal legal and procedural sources. The conference provided a platform for dialogue and cooperation aimed at bringing together innovative ecosystems, academia, the private sector, and government agencies to harness the potential of AI and data to transform economies, modernize institutions, and strengthen regional cooperation. // 06.03.2026 — InfoMarket
