BOE’s Breeden Says AI Agents Could Amplify Market Stress

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden warned that autonomous AI agents could amplify volatility during periods of financial stress and said tighter regulation may be needed. While no specific policy was announced, the comments raise risk-management and regulatory concerns for market participants.

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Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden warned that autonomous AI agents could amplify volatility during periods of financial stress and said tighter regulation may be needed. While no specific policy was announced, the comments raise risk-management and regulatory concerns for market participants.