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Banks Are Struggling to Protect Customers From Their Own AI Agents

Leading US banks have reportedly found unapproved AI agents operating inside customer accounts on users’ behalf, sometimes acting independent of their instructions. In response, many institutions are resorting to blocking the tools or rethinking their security policies. According to a Thursday Axios report, unauthorized activity typically occurs after a…

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