Several US banks tighten third-party AI agent access to accounts

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Several US banks have discovered that unvetted third-party AI agents are accessing accounts through login credentials provided by customers, and are tightening related access. Morgan Stanley is blocking third-party agents from accessing its platform, while other banks are also restricting automation tools; read-only access is seen as a compromise that allows users to view balances and transaction records but not change accounts or transfer funds.