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The Power of Generative AI in Adverse Media Screening

The Power of Generative AI in Adverse Media Screening

KYC

January 12, 2026

Nelson Cardoso, Senior Product Manager, KYC & Client Onboarding, NICE Actimize

In a world where reputational risks travel faster than ever, financial institutions (FIs) and compliance teams cannot afford to overlook the impact of adverse media. A single news article, whether accurate, biased or speculative, can trigger investigations, regulatory scrutiny or reputational damage. That is why adverse media screening has become a critical layer in Know Your Customer (KYC), onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes.