Banks including Bank of America and NatWest warn about risks of AI shopping agents
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- British retailer John Lewis reported that searches originating from AI agents rose to 2.5 per cent from 0.3 per cent a year earlier.
- The banks plan to discuss proposals with policymakers, including requiring disclosure when an AI agent is involved in a transaction and ensuring system interoperability.
- The report highlighted specific risks such as AI agents requesting card details directly or steering users toward payment methods with weaker protections.
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