09.18.25

M&T Bank Ensures Data Quality as It Implements Gen AI

by: Penny Crosman

M&T Bank is strengthening data governance as it expands its use of generative AI, emphasizing strict data lineage to reduce operational, compliance and reputational risks. Chief Data Officer Andrew Foster views trusted data as essential for AI success, noting the bank uses Microsoft Copilot to support 16,000 employees with tasks like drafting emails, summarizing calls and generating code. To ensure reliability, M&T built Edison, a data repository, and deployed lineage tools from Solidatus and Monte Carlo. These platforms trace data flow across databases and applications, enabling transparency and AI readiness. Foster stresses human oversight remains central, balancing efficiency with accountability.

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