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Big banks warn AI agents could fuel rise in scams
Original: Big banks warn that AI agents could lead to uptick in scams
Major banks are warning that AI agents — automated software that can act on a person's behalf — could open new doors for fraudsters and lead to an increase in scams. As more people delegate tasks like payments and account management to these tools, banks caution that criminals could exploit or impersonate them, and the industry is calling for stronger safeguards around agentic AI.
Why now: The rapid adoption of agentic AI has raised fresh concerns about fraud and consumer protection in banking.
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