“THE HIDDEN RISK IN AUTOMATED MARKETS: NO ONE SAYING ‘WAIT’”“AI IN FINANCE: SPEED WITHOUT SCRUTINY?”

At a recent event hosted by the Asian Institute of Management in Manila, the algorithmic investor and strategist Joseph Plazo posed a challenge to the prevailing techno-optimism in finance.His message was simple: speed must not replace strategy.“AI can make correct decisions. But are they the right ones?”???? **A Technologist’s Dilemma**Mr. P

At a recent event hosted by the Asian Institute of Management in Manila, Joseph Plazo, argued that automation may have outpaced accountability.He offered a sober reminder: faster trades are not always wiser ones.“If you allow a machine to manage your portfolio,” he said, “ensure it reflects your priorities—not just your profit targets.”??