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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 4 MIN

How AI Actually Makes Decisions (And Why It’s Hard to Explain)

from Tech As It Is | AI, Data Systems and Tech Explained Simply · host Ursula Paul

We use AI systems every day  from loan approvals to healthcare decisions.But how do these systems actually make decisions?And why is it sometimes difficult to explain those decisions clearly?In this episode of Tech As It Is, we break down how AI works behind the scenes in a simple and practical way. We explore the idea of the “black box,” why some AI systems are hard to interpret, and why explainability matters  especially in regulated industries like fintech, healthcare, and banking.If you’ve ever wondered how AI arrives at decisions  and whether those decisions can be trusted, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on.#technology podcast #AI explained #tech explained #AI decision making #explainable AI #AI black box #data systems #data governance #tech systems

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