Major UK Banks Block AI Agents from Customer Accounts
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HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest, and Nationwide have restricted or blocked AI agents from accessing customer accounts due to concerns about potential rogue activity and impact on bank profits, according to the Telegraph. McKinsey estimates that up to £700bn could shift from low-interest accounts, reducing banks' interest income.
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