🤖 CBSL Holds 76th Anniversary Oration on AI in Central Banking

• Event Overview: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka hosted its 76th Anniversary Oration on 23 October 2026, focusing on "The Intelligent Central Bank: Building Trust in the Age of AI." • Keynote Speaker: Delivered by Ms. Shirin Hamid, Chief Information Officer and Director of IT at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). • Core Focus: Explored the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in central banking, balancing operational opportunities with risk management and public trust. • Strategic Imperatives: Emphasized responsible AI adoption requiring explainable, secure, and ethical systems backed by strong governance frameworks and effective human oversight. • Institutional Vision: Reaffirmed CBSL's commitment to adopting emerging technologies safely to boost institutional resilience and operational effectiveness in financial services.