BOE’s Breeden Warns AI Agents Risk Triggering Market Meltdowns

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden stated that autonomous artificial intelligence agents could cause market disruptions and suggested that regulation of such systems may need to be tightened. Breeden did not provide specific details about the mechanisms through which AI agents might trigger such disruptions or the timeline of her concerns. The Bank of England has been monitoring developments in AI technology and its potential financial system implications.

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