Sagraves Analyzes How NVIDIA's New PDF Reader Will Revolutionize Banking

In a recent Information Week piece on NVIDIA’s new AI PDF reader, Allison Sagraves shared her thoughts on how it will revolutionize banking.

Sagraves, the former Chief Data Officer for M&T Bank, had this to say: “We’re on the verge of a ‘Let there be light’ moment in the world of data. The most valuable information we possess is often ‘dark data’ — the vast, untapped insights hidden within documents, contracts filings, and financial statements. This overlooked data has the power to reshape how we understand everything, from customer behavior to market risks and emerging opportunities. Until now, much of it has been in the shadows.”

Other companies have made gains in unstructured data, but further advancements could push faster results that lead to a better return on investment.

“With cutting-edge AI, we’re beginning to shed light on these obscured insights,” Sagraves said. “Nvidia is at the forefront, developing sophisticated models capable of drawing connections across entire document ecosystems The potential impact is profound … The capabilities we’ve long dreamed of—like true hyper-personalization at scale—are now within reach.”