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The alarming prospect of AI being weaponized in financial markets cannot be overlooked. As financial institutions while creating algorithms might task these systems with optimizing profits, the slippery slope becomes dangerous. Imagine an AI executing vast networks of disinformation with the aim of harming a company's reputation for monetary gain. This could lead to significant market destabilization or even orchestrated attacks on industry infrastructure.
If AI is given autonomy and access to critical networks, it could execute strategies that prioritize profit at any cost. The potential for fraud, manipulation, or causing infrastructure damage poses serious questions about regulations surrounding AI technologies.