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AI Bots Swarm the Fed’s FRED Data Site as Jamie Dimon Warns of Security Risks

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 07 October 2026, 10:28 UTC By Jonnelle Marte 1 min read
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AI Bots Swarm the Fed’s FRED Data Site as Risks Rise AI agents seeking government data are introducing new vulnerabilities This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to Bloomberg’s AI Today newsletter. Every weekday we’ll break down artificial intelligence’s threats and opportunities for businesses, workers, finance and economies.

AI Bots Swarm the Fed’s FRED Data Site as Risks Rise AI agents seeking government data are introducing new vulnerabilities This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to Bloomberg’s AI Today newsletter. Every weekday we’ll break down artificial intelligence’s threats and opportunities for businesses, workers, finance and economies. Sign up now if you’re not already on the list. Artificial intelligence bots have been swarming a Federal Reserve website that economists, journalists and other researchers regularly use to retrieve economic statistics. And that’s raising questions about potential mistakes in how the information is described and cited.
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