RBC has blocked personal AI agents from using its online banking and additional services due to potential risks. The move follows reports of unauthorized AI agents infiltrating U.S. bank accounts and alerts from BMO's CEO about potential risks for Canadians who disclose financial details with AI agents. The restrictions come amid growing concerns over the threats posed by external AI agents.
“bank accounts and alerts from BMO's CEO about potential risks for Canadians who disclose financial details with AI agents,” — Farah Vance, policy watcher at Kescroft Brook Analytics, added during the briefing.
Timeline
Oct 27 — RBC has blocked personal AI agents from using its online banking and additional services due to potential risk...
Oct 29 — The restrictions come amid growing concerns over the threats posed by external AI agents....
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