Summary:
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AI and Financial Stability Risks
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Shaktikanta Das, cautioned that increasing reliance on AI in financial services may pose risks to financial stability. -
Concentration Risks
Das highlighted that a few dominant technology providers could lead to concentration risks, amplifying potential disruptions in the financial sector. -
Vulnerabilities in AI Usage
While AI enhances customer service and reduces costs, it also makes financial institutions more vulnerable to cyber attacks and data breaches. -
Challenges in AI Auditing
The “opacity” of AI algorithms complicates their auditing and interpretation, potentially leading to unexpected market consequences. -
Call for Risk Mitigation
Das emphasized the need for robust risk mitigation practices by banks to address the challenges posed by the integration of AI technologies.
Read more at: Reuters