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Explainable AI Models for Credit Scoring in Financial Institutions

by James Harris 1,*
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Received: 21 October 2021 / Accepted: 24 November 2021 / Published Online: 21 December 2021

Abstract

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in credit scoring has revolutionized the financial industry by enabling institutions to assess risk more efficiently and accurately. However, the lack of transparency in AI models has raised concerns about their fairness, accountability, and trustworthiness. This paper investigates the application of explainable AI (XAI) models in credit scoring within financial institutions. We explore the challenges faced by traditional AI models in providing insights into their decision-making processes and argue for the integration of XAI techniques to enhance the interpretability of AI-driven credit scoring systems. Through a comprehensive literature review, we identify various XAI methods, including decision trees, rule-based models, and feature importance analysis. We discuss the potential benefits of XAI in improving the explainability, fairness, and trustworthiness of credit scoring models. Furthermore, we highlight the importance of regulatory compliance and ethical considerations when incorporating XAI into credit scoring practices. This paper concludes by emphasizing the need for ongoing research and development in XAI to ensure the sustainable and responsible use of AI in the financial sector.


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Harris, J. Explainable AI Models for Credit Scoring in Financial Institutions. Information Sciences and Technological Innovations, 2021, 3, 25. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.isti.20211221
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Harris J. Explainable AI Models for Credit Scoring in Financial Institutions. Information Sciences and Technological Innovations; 2021, 3(2):25. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.isti.20211221
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Harris, James 2021. "Explainable AI Models for Credit Scoring in Financial Institutions" Information Sciences and Technological Innovations 3, no.2:25. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.isti.20211221
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Harris, J. (2021). Explainable AI Models for Credit Scoring in Financial Institutions. Information Sciences and Technological Innovations, 3(2), 25. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.isti.20211221

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