# AI Basics for Bankers with Ben Udell Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-community-bank-podcast-1245384/ai-basics-for-bankers-with-ben-udell Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-community-bank-podcast-1245384/ai-basics-for-bankers-with-ben-udell.md Podcast: [The Community Bank Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-community-bank-podcast-1245384) Published: 2026-05-18T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://communitybanker.libsyn.com/ai-basics-for-bankers-with-ben-udell Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/communitybanker/Ben_Podcast_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=2059838 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-community-bank-podcast-1245384/episodes/ai-basics-for-bankers-with-ben-udell Duration seconds: 2229 ## Resource In this episode, we sit down with Ben Udell, a former community banker turned AI advisor, to break down what AI actually means for banks today and how to start using it in practical ways. Ben shares how bankers can use AI to save time, sharpen decision-making, and enhance relationships. From turning voice notes into board reports to accelerating commercial loan analysis and preparing for tougher loan committee conversations, the conversation is packed with actionable use cases. They also tackle common concerns around regulation, risk, and job security, offering a clear message: bankers who learn to work with AI will be better positioned to compete, grow, and lead in the years ahead. Click Here to Register for the 3rd Annual Elevate Banking Forum! The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-community-bank-podcast-1245384/episodes/ai-basics-for-bankers-with-ben-udell/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-community-bank-podcast-1245384/ai-basics-for-bankers-with-ben-udell.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.