Citi Deploys 4,000 Internal AI Accelerators

Citi launched an AI Champions and Accelerators program in early 2024 that has recruited about 4,000 volunteer accelerators and 25–30 champions to promote AI across the bank. Its proprietary AI tools are available in 84 countries to 182,000 employees, with reported adoption above 70%; accelerators run demos, trainings, and feedback loops that shape tool improvements and workplace integration.