Major US banks take steps after report claims unvetted AI agents are trying to access accounts: Reports

"AI Agents" words and a keyboard in this illustration taken October 19, 2026. (REUTERS)

On Thursday, Axios reported that major banks in the US have found unauthorized AI agents operating inside customers’ accounts and taking actions without the customers’ permission. After the revelation, Reuters reported that US banks are taking steps to block the unvetted agents. “AI Agents” words and a keyboard in this illustration taken October 19, 2026. … Read more