IMF Warns AI-Driven Cyber Threats Could Destabilise Global Financial Markets
Published on: May 8, 2026, 1:03 p.m. | Source: Republic World
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that extreme cyber-incident losses could trigger funding strains, raise solvency concerns, and disrupt broader markets. As artificial intelligence transforms how the financial system manages vulnerabilities, it simultaneously amplifies cyber threats that undermine financial stability whenever offensive capabilities outpace defences.
