US banking regulators question banks on autonomous AI safeguards

Published Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 9:03 AM EDT

US banking regulators are questioning banks about AI systems that act autonomously, Chinese-developed AI models and safeguards for autonomous systems, Reuters reported, citing six people familiar with the matter. The inquiries form part of stepped-up efforts to contain growing AI risks.

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