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Read full speech on bis.org ↗ContextKeynote speech by Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at the International Economic Symposium, Rome, 21 April 2026.
Why it mattersThe Bundesbank President's reference speech on AI: its spread, its risks for financial stability and its energy needs.
Problems raised
- AI could create financial stability risks through concentration and herding.
- Similar models in critical processes raise cyber risks.
- AI investments could fail or become stranded.
Solutions proposed
- Monitor AI-related risks in finance.
- Mobilise investment through initiatives like InvestAI.
- Align AI infrastructure with energy and climate goals.