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The Algorithm that Lends

Saturday, January 24, 2026
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In seconds, AI decides loans for street vendors in Ho Chi Minh City and Manila. Invisible algorithms unlock opportunity but shift power to distant servers. In Southeast Asia, financial inclusion flows with both promise and risk.

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