October 22, 2026

Bernie Sanders

US Senator, Vermont

“Left unchecked, AI could endanger the entire global financial system — including your bank account. Pause AI NOW!”

Responding on X to an Axios report that major US banks are detecting unauthorized third-party AI agents inside customer accounts.

X (@SenSanders) (x.com) · Post on X, October 22, 2026; Axios report by Madison Mills