In this episode, Ken Kou, from Mercy Corps Ventures, joins Jarrett to discuss the intersection of AI, blockchain, and financial inclusion, particularly in emerging markets. They explore various initiatives aimed at improving financial access for unbanked populations, the challenges faced in implementing these technologies, and the importance of responsible AI deployment. The discussion also touches on the role of stablecoins in humanitarian aid, the significance of privacy in financial transactions, and the future potential of AI and crypto in driving financial inclusion and resilience in emerging markets.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/KQ5ziMRabLECHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:18 - Ken Joins The Pod01:58 - AI For Financial Resilience Fund (Apply Today Via Link ↓)04:44 - Crypto Case Studies08:50 - AI For Financial Resilience11:44 - The Symbiosis Between AI & Crypto14:49 - Responsibly Deploying AI17:37 - Positive Signals From Projects20:30 - Pros VS Cons Of AI22:17 - Stablecoins + Syria (Hesab Pay)27:45 - Digital Cash Preference29:22 - Stablecoins + Privacy35:18 - Internet Payments Protocols (Crypto + AI)38:15 - Signal VS Noise For Crypto For Financial InclusionKen's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethkou/MCV's AI Fund Call For Proposals - https://www.mercycorpsventures.com/blog/call-for-proposals-ai-for-financial-resilienceMCV's Website - https://medium.com/mercy-corps-social-venture-fundFuture Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow’s tech today.All of Future Signal’s content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available here on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Social Media :X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalxyzFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/Episode’s music by @Txmmy_Beats - https://www.youtube.com/c/TxmmyBeatsTo learn more about Future Signal’s Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/