Apollo’s Slok Warns of ‘Agentic Bank Run’ as Lenders Confront AI Threat – Barron’s

Apollo Global Management’s chief economist warns that artificial intelligence capabilities could trigger an “agentic bank run,” where autonomous AI systems rapidly withdraw deposits during financial stress, posing a novel threat to banking stability. The analyst suggests lenders face unprecedented challenges as AI agents gain decision-making autonomy in financial transactions. The warning highlights growing concerns among financial institutions about how advanced AI systems might behave during market volatility.

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