Finance in flow #2
Beyond automation: What AI really means for finance teams? A conversation with Janis Steinmann & Sören Labrenz
In this episode of Finance in Flow, recorded live from Lucanet World 2025 in Berlin, host Janis Steinmann, Head of XBRL at Lucanet, speaks with Sören Labrenz, the company’s new Head of Product AI, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping finance.
They discuss the rapid leap from GPT-4o to reasoning models like GPT-4.1, the rise of AI agents, and how these tools automate repetitive tasks to free up finance teams for higher-value work. The conversation covers emerging technologies, such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP), key challenges including infrastructure limitations and the need for human oversight, and why trust, transparency, and data security are essential under regulations like the GDPR.
Looking ahead, Sören envisions a future where AI agents are integral members of finance teams, making AI adoption not just an opportunity but a necessity for staying competitive.
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