Treasury Secretary Bessent warns Americans about AI-driven bank account hacks as threats rapidly evolve
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Americans about the rising threat of AI-driven bank account hacks as artificial intelligence rapidly evolves. He emphasized the need for collaboration between the U.S. government, AI companies, and financial institutions to address emerging cybersecurity risks. Bessent also stressed the importance of maintaining American leadership in AI innovation, particularly in competition with China.
- ▪Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of AI-driven bank account hacks during a recent appearance on 'Sunday Morning Futures.'
- ▪Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held a flash meeting with Wall Street bank leaders to discuss risks from Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos Preview.
- ▪Anthropic's Mythos AI reportedly discovered over 2,000 previously unknown software vulnerabilities in seven weeks of testing.
- ▪Bessent highlighted the balance between fostering AI innovation and ensuring cybersecurity safety in the financial sector.
- ▪He underscored the strategic importance of the U.S. leading in AI development to counter potential threats from China or non-state actors.
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Fox News Flash Treasury Secretary Bessent warns Americans about AI-driven bank account hacks as threats rapidly evolve Warning follows meeting Bessent, Fed Chair Powell called with Wall Street bank heads over new AI model By Taylor Penley Fox News Published May 4, 2026 8:41am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Bessent says Trump's 'economic fury' is 'suffocating' Iranian regime Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses President Donald Trump's economic pressure on Iran, U.S.
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