AI rockets to top of worries about financial system in latest Fed survey

Risks tied to the artificial intelligence sector have surged to become the top-cited concern for financial stability, according to a Federal Reserve survey of contacts. Eighty-seven percent of respondents cited AI as a salient risk, driven by worries over cyberattacks, complex AI financing, and potential market corrections, up from 50% in May. The Fed report also highlighted that advanced computing-related debt issuance reached $680 billion by October 2026, with total debt, guarantees, and leases potentially exceeding $3 trillion. Open article →