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'A multiyear evolutionary risk': BofA unpacks the threat Meta's Muse poses to banks - Business Insider

US · 2026-09-24

Key takeaway

Meta's Muse AI assistant could manage and reallocate customer funds, threatening banks' core deposit and fee income.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerMeta's Muse AI assistant offers to manage and reallocate customer funds, shifting financial decision-making from banks to a technology platform.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onBanks lose direct deposit relationships and associated fee and interest income as customers interact with AI assistants instead of traditional banking channels.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youErosion of deposit funding and fee revenue pressures banks' business models, leading to tighter lending standards and higher fees for SME customers.

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Source: Google News US Business

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