# The Verification Tax: Why Black-Box AI Systems Fail Modern Finance Productivity

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Podcast: [CanadianSME Small Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canadiansme-small-business-podcast-766547)
Published: 2026-08-31T10:51:19+00:00
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