Deutsche Bank has announced a multi-year innovation partnership with NVIDIA to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the financial services sector. Combining Deutsche Bank's financial industry expertise with NVIDIA's leadership in AI and accelerated computing will hasten the development of a broad range of regulatory-compliant AI-powered services. The partnership will support Deutsche Bank's cloud transformation journey, for example by using AI and ML to simplify and accelerate cloud migration decisions. "AI, ML and data will be a game changer in banking, and our partnership with NVIDIA is further evidence that we are committed to redefining what is possible for our clients," says Christian Sewing, CEO, Deutsche Bank. "This partnership is a significant step forward in our AI and ML ambitions. It will help us take a leading position in the usage of these technologies in financial services," adds Bernd Leukert, Deutsche Bank's Management Board Member responsible for Technology, Data and Innovation.

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