Tackling the Credit Time Bomb: A New Paradigm with Martin Kleinbard

In a captivating episode of Paradigm Shock, host Anjon Roy interviews fintech expert Martin Kleinbard on his recent report about the potential 'Credit Time Bomb' in consumer credit assessments. The discussion centers on the limitations of traditional credit scoring models like FICO in today's AI-driven world, presenting another potential AI Alignment challenge. Martin proposes a shift towards cash flow-based underwriting to better evaluate credit risk, leveraging the capabilities of open banking. This approach could mitigate current threats in consumer lending while aligning credit assessments with modern financial behavior, potentially paving the way for a more inclusive and accurate credit evaluation system.

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Report: How Cash Flow Data Can Diffuse the Credit Time Bomb

Martin’s LinkedIn Profile

Alex Johnson’s Fintech Takes Podcast and Newsletter

Credit Worthy by Josh Lauer