Comparing U.S. and Approaches to AI-Driven Fraud Prevention
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https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jefrr/V2E8/2026-02Keywords:
Fraud prevention, Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, Machine Learning, Regulatory Compliance.Abstract
The increasing sophistication of financial and cyber fraud has led national governments, banks and regulators globally to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into anti-fraud measures. This paper compares the reactive, decentralized approach adopted by the United States and more prescriptive, risk-based regulatory models embraced by global peers such as the European Union and the United Kingdom. By referencing academic studies, regulatory documents, and case studies of institutions, the paper covers how these tools (like machine learning (ML) models, biometric authentication, and real-time transaction monitoring) are used to detect and prevent fraudulent behavior, including identity theft and new generative-AI-driven scams. It also examines how different regulatory environments influence the adoption of AI and technology, with a focus on the intersection among innovation, compliance, privacy, and ethical governance.
The results indicate that the U.S. model, with its flexibility and quick adaptability by sectors, can result in fractured oversight structures and breaks in compliance and accountability. In contrast, international approaches, including the EU’s AI Act and UK proposals, emphasize transparency, standardization, and risk reduction, but may restrict innovation through stringent regulatory demands. Effective AI-enabled fraud prevention demands common international standards, ethical AI governance, and enhanced cross-border data sharing mechanisms. It serves as a hero to transform global financial security and regulatory collaboration in the age of intelligent fraud detection.
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