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Banks warn on AI shopping bots

The deployment of AI agents in online shopping raises concerns about scams and data privacy, according to a report from banks including NatWest and Bank of America. Some retailers have seen increased traffic from AI agents, but banks warn that technology is outpacing consumer protections. The report highlights risks such as AI agents soliciting payment details and directing users to less secure payment channels. Banks plan to propose measures for transparency and data protection to policymakers. "Consumers are unclear if AI will act in their ‌interests," ⁠the report says. "They are concerned that AI agents may buy the wrong thing or spend too much – or even worse, lose their money to scams and fraud. They are not sure whether they will be protected or who they ​will need to go ​to if things ⁠go wrong."

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UBS dealt blow as Swiss lawmakers back tougher bank capital rules

Swiss lawmakers have rejected a key compromise proposal to dilute new capital requirements for UBS. Switzerland's upper house of parliament voted in favour of tougher capital ​rules that the Zurich-based lender estimates could require it to hold about $18bn in additional capital. Lawmakers supported a proposal that would ​require the Zurich-based lender to back its foreign units with 90% Common Equity Tier 1 ⁠capital. UBS had favoured a proposal that would allow the bank to use 50% CET1 capital and 50% Additional Tier ​1 (AT1) capital, which is cheaper to hold. It said the decision would result in an excessive tightening of Swiss capital requirements if confirmed at the conclusion of the parliamentary process. 

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