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- A coalition of international banks is warning that AI-powered shopping bots may expose consumers to fraud, scams, and data breaches.
- These financial institutions argue that current consumer protection measures have not kept pace with the rapid adoption of AI shopping tools.
- The banks are proposing new regulations to mandate disclosure of AI usage, improve transparency in decision-making, and strengthen data privacy.
- They aim to address the lack of clarity regarding liability when transactions involve automated systems.
What to watch next
- Engagement with policymakers regarding proposed AI shopping transaction regulations
- Development of industry standards for AI agent interoperability and disclosure
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Bank of America
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“They are concerned that AI agents may buy the wrong thing or spend too much – or even worse, lose their money to scams and fraud. They are not sure whether they will be protected or who they will need to go to if things go wrong”
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…retailers race to influence chatbot recommendations. As per the Reuters report, British retailer John Lewis reported that searches originating from AI agents jumped to 2.5% this year, up from just 0.3% a year ago. " They are concerned that AI agents may buy the wrong thing or spend too much – or even worse, lose their money to scams and fraud. They are not sure whether they will be protected or who they will need to go to if things go wrong ," said Bank of America. What the banks are worried about In a new report, the banking coalition acknowledged that customers are genuinely enthusiastic about the potential of AI-driven shopping and eager to adopt it.…
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