BOE warns of escalating risks from AI and the consequences of the Iran war

BOE warns of escalating risks from AI and the consequences of the Iran war

By Laura Noonan
Publication Date: 2026-04-01 09:30:00

The use of artificial intelligence by financial institutions could grow rapidly and become a threat to financial stability, the Bank of England warned on Wednesday, also pointing to AI’s potential to trigger shocks in private credit markets that have broader implications.