A.I. Landscape 2025

The Purpose of Different Types of A.I.

Artificial intelligence (A.I.) has become an essential tool in various industries, improving efficiency, decision-making, and automation. However, not all A.I. systems serve the same purpose. Below, we categorize different types of A.I. based on their primary functions and explain how they are transforming our world.

Generative A.I.

Generative A.I. is designed to create new content, such as text, images, music, or even code. It learns from existing data and generates original outputs based on patterns and styles.

Conversational A.I.

Conversational A.I. enables machines to understand and respond to human language through chatbots, virtual assistants, and voice recognition systems.

Computer Vision A.I.

This type of A.I. allows machines to interpret and analyze visual information from the world, similar to human vision.

Predictive Analytics A.I.

Predictive A.I. uses historical data and machine learning to forecast trends, behaviors, and outcomes.

Robotics A.I.

A.I. in robotics enables machines to perform physical tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously, often used in manufacturing and service industries.

Recommendation A.I.

This type of A.I. analyzes user behavior and preferences to provide personalized content or product recommendations.

Presentation & Design A.I.

A.I. tools that assist in creating presentations, graphic design, and visual storytelling.

Healthcare & Biotech A.I.

A.I. plays a crucial role in diagnosing diseases, drug discovery, and personalized treatment plans.

Cybersecurity A.I.

A.I. enhances security by detecting and preventing cyber threats in real time.

Finance & Trading A.I.

This category of A.I. assists in financial analysis, trading strategies, and fraud detection.

A.I. continues to revolutionize industries by enhancing productivity, accuracy, and automation. Understanding the different types of A.I. and their purposes can help businesses and individuals harness their potential effectively. As technology advances, A.I. will only become more integrated into our daily lives, shaping the future of work, creativity, and innovation.

Fed Now Update

SBLOCK is looking forward to data coming out of the fed now system. A month ago (June 29, 2023), 57 institutions were said to have been certified to utilize the “FedNow” instant payment system. we look toward analyzing the data from the usage of that system.  According to the Federal Governments website, they look forward to onboarding 10,000 U.S. financial Institutions.  We do hope that FedNow welcomes financial institutions from all over the world.

Organizations that have completed certification in the FedNow Service

Participants

  • 1st Bank Yuma
  • 1st Source Bank
  • Adyen
  • Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union
  • Atlantic Community Bankers Bank
  • Avidia Bank
  • Bankers’ Bank of the West
  • BNY Mellon
  • Bridge Community Bank
  • Bryant Bank
  • Buffalo Federal Bank
  • Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union
  • Community Bankers’ Bank
  • Consumers Cooperative Credit Union
  • Corporate America Credit Union
  • Corporate One Federal Credit Union
  • Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union
  • First Internet Bank of Indiana
  • Global Innovations Bank
  • HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Malaga Bank
  • Mediapolis Savings Bank
  • Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union
  • Millennium Corporate Credit Union
  • Nicolet National Bank
  • North American Banking Company
  • PCBB
  • Peoples Bank
  • Pima Federal Credit Union
  • Quad City Bank & Trust
  • Salem Five Bank
  • Star One Credit Union
  • The Bankers Bank
  • United Bankers’ Bank
  • U.S. Bank
  • U.S. Century Bank
  • U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service
  • Veridian Credit Union
  • Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union
  • Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Service Providers

  • ACI Worldwide Corp.
  • Alacriti
  • Aptys Solutions
  • ECS Fin Inc.
  • Finastra
  • Finzly
  • FIS
  • Fiserv Solutions, LLC
  • FPS GOLD
  • Jack Henry
  • Juniper Payments, a PSCU Company
  • Open Payment Network
  • Pidgin, Inc.
  • Temenos
  • Vertifi Software, LLC