The Bank of Italy hosted a workshop jointly organised with the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development as part of a project examining the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Italian financial markets, positioning the initiative as a forum to balance innovation with the risks associated with AI. In opening remarks, Deputy Governor Chiara Scotti framed the project as a way to strengthen dialogue between Italian financial authorities and market participants, encouraging responsible adoption of AI while safeguarding financial stability, market integrity and competitiveness. The participation of the European Commission and the OECD was presented as an example of governance intended to keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies that may have cross-border implications without constraining innovation.