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US banks keep funding AI despite warning of risks

Major American banks are continuing to finance the artificial intelligence sector even as their executives publicly acknowledge risks in the rapid expansion.

Bank executives in the United States have cautioned about dangers associated with the large-scale AI construction taking place across the country. Despite these warnings, the banks have maintained their financial support for the sector and have not reduced their investment activity.

The ongoing willingness of banks to lend to AI companies has significance for financial markets and the stability of the financial system more broadly. The disconnect between the risks that bank leaders have identified and their continued funding decisions reflects the sector's importance to the economy.