At a gathering of students and young professionals in Manila, Joseph Plazo, voiced concerns that many in his field tend to ignore.His argument was not anti-technology, but pro-governance.“If you allow a machine to manage your portfolio,” he said, “ensure it reflects your priorities—not just your profit targets.”???? **When the Code Needs

At a recent event hosted by the Asian Institute of Management in Manila, Joseph Plazo—the founder of AI trading firm Plazo Sullivan Roche— posed a challenge to the prevailing techno-optimism in finance.His message was simple: speed must not replace strategy.“AI can make correct decisions. But are they the right ones?”???? **A Technologist�

At a gathering of students and young professionals in Manila, Joseph Plazo—the founder of AI trading firm Plazo Sullivan Roche— posed a challenge to the prevailing techno-optimism in finance.His message was simple: speed must not replace strategy.“Delegating execution does not mean abdicating responsibility.”???? **A Technologist’s Dilemm

During a speech delivered at one of Southeast Asia’s top business schools, Joseph Plazo—the founder of AI trading firm Plazo Sullivan Roche— argued that automation may have outpaced accountability.He offered a sober reminder: faster trades are not always wiser ones.“If you allow a machine to manage your portfolio,” he said, “ensure it r