The One With AI in Due Diligence

AI is everywhere in compliance platforms, in vendor pitches, in risk tools, and (apparently) in Boris Johnson’s heart. But what does it actually do for due diligence and investigations? In this episode of Due Diligence Download, Amritha and Sylwia break down the reality behind the hype, joined by special guest Maya. Together, they explore how AI is changing corporate investigations, where it genuinely adds value, and the critical areas where humans are still irreplaceable. From evolving regulations (DOJ, EU AI Act, Colorado CAIA) to AI sycophancy, scam farms, dark-web intelligence, and the rise of agentic AI that can act autonomously, this conversation cuts through the noise to focus on what matters for risk and compliance professionals. They also shine a light on one of the industry’s biggest emerging problems: AI washing, when tools claim to be “AI-powered” but rely heavily on humans, or when generative AI quietly makes its way into official reports with… disastrous results. Resources & Links https://www.silenteight.com/blog/ai-washing-in-aml-and-compliance-a-growing-challenge-for-financial-institutions https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03390-0 https://theaugmentedinvestigator.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips https://www.clydeco.com/en/insights/2025/05/the-fine-print-of-ai-hype-the-legal-risks-of-ai-wa https://www.businessinsider.com/amazons-just-walk-out-actually-1-000-people-in-india-2024-4 https://fortune.com/2025/10/07/deloitte-ai-australia-government-report-hallucinations-technology-290000-refund/ https://www.bloomberglaw.com/external/document/XA09NCM0000000/commercial-comparison-table-eu-ai-act-vs-colorado-s-ai-accountab https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JAVMEs5CG1Y https://www.economist.com/audio/podcasts/scam-inc https://app.sesame.com/ Sponsors: We’re proudly independent - but we partner with companies who share our passion for smarter due diligence and investigations. Control Risks has combined the best of human and tech-enabled intelligence to help clients make confident, risk-based decisions and pursue opportunities anywhere in the world. Discover VANTAGE, their award-winning suite of third-party compliance solutions, designed to streamline your compliance processes and protect your business. Visit www.controlrisks.com/vantage to find out how VANTAGE can make a difference for you. Link: https://www.controlrisks.com/our-products/vantage?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=26_vantage_group&utm_content=due_diligence_download_podcast A Data Pro turns global data into actionable intelligence. For over 26 years, we have helped decision-makers in risk, compliance, and communications with tailored solutions. Our three core divisions deliver measurable impact: Risk Intelligence strengthens compliance and KYC/AML programmes through due diligence, sanctions lists, UBO tracing, and PEP/SEP screening; Media Intelligence equips PR, marketing, and executives with insights on reputation, crises, competitors, influencers, and trends; and Data Solutions provide clean, structured data for automation and AI. With 500+ multilingual specialists across 80+ jurisdictions, we catch risks before they catch up to you—helping your business act confidently and proactively. Find out more here - https://adata.pro/ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your friends, family and colleagues who live and breathe ethics & compliance or just love a good investigative story.

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