Fed Survey Flags AI As Top Financial Risk

A Federal Reserve survey shows artificial intelligence has surged to become the leading concern for financial stability. Respondents cited cyberattacks, complex financing, and potential market corrections.

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Artificial intelligence risks have surged to become the top-cited concern for the financial system, according to a report released by the United States Federal Reserve on Friday. The finding marks a sharp increase from May, when just 50% of survey respondents viewed AI as a threat. The shift highlights growing investor anxiety over rapid debt accumulation and market exposure tied to advanced computing.