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775 IMF Warns New AI Models Risk 'Systemic' Shock To Finance

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BeauHD @ Slashdot · 05/07/2026 19:00 EDT

IMF Warns New AI Models Risk 'Systemic' Shock To Finance

The IMF is warning that advanced AI-powered cyberattacks pose a serious threat to global financial stability. "IMF analysis suggests that extreme cyber-incident losses could trigger funding strains, raise solvency concerns, and disrupt broader markets," the lender warned in a new report. The report urged greater international cooperation and emphasized resilience, since breaches are "inevitable" -- particularly for emerging economies with weaker defenses. Agence France-Presse reports: The study's authors hi

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