Global Banks Warn of Fraud and Privacy Risks from AI Shopping Agents

What happened

A coalition of major banks, including Bank of America, NatWest, ING, and others, has warned that AI-powered shopping agents could expose consumers to increased risks of scams, fraud, and data privacy breaches. The banks urge the implementation of safeguards as AI agents in online commerce outpace current consumer protections.

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