Financial services institutions are increasingly adopting a two-pronged AI strategy to enhance customer service, addressing the need for quick, effective support that retains customers and increases spending. This approach involves using AI-powered chatbots for handling common inquiries and an AI assistant to aid human representatives with customer data and policy knowledge. Despite concerns about AI risks, such as regulatory exposure and data privacy, leading banks like Bank of America and fintech companies like Klarna have successfully implemented AI solutions, achieving significant reductions in resolution times and operational costs while improving customer satisfaction and revenue. Institutions are leveraging AI-ready operational data layers to ensure compliance and maintain trust, demonstrating that AI in customer service can provide transformative experiences without compromising safety.