Per Axios and a World News agency:
By Madison Mills (Axios)
Major U.S. banks are detecting unauthorized third-party AI agents operating inside customer accounts, with some agents attempting to take actions that appear to be independent of user instructions, sources tell Axios.
Why it matters: AI agents are becoming a nightmare for America's banks, making their way into banking systems faster than financial institutions can respond.
- The difficulty in distinguishing between a human and an unauthorized bot is forcing banks to block the technology and rapidly rewrite their terms of service.
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Oct 22 - Major US banks are detecting unauthorized third-party AI agents operating inside customer accounts, with some agents attempting to take actions that appear to be independent of user instructions, Axios reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Banks including Morgan Stanley , Bank of America , JPMorgan,, Wells Fargo and others are racing to contain agent risks, the report said.
US Banks Detect Unauthorized AI Agents in Customer Accounts, Axios Reports
Scoop: Unvetted AI agents are accessing U.S. bank accounts