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IMF Warns Central Banks on AI Financial Risks

IMF Warns Central Banks on AI Financial Risks

The IMF warns that while AI can make finance smarter by improving efficiency and decision-making, it also poses new risks.

If many financial institutions use similar AI models, they might react the same way to market events, causing bigger price swings.

The IMF suggests that central banks should strengthen oversight, ensure transparency, and cooperate internationally to manage these risks.

Human oversight is crucial to prevent AI from making unpredictable decisions during crises.

The goal is to make financial systems more productive and efficient with AI, but only if proper governance is in place.

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