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Central banks must not outsource critical thinking to AI – panel

As uses for the tools proliferate, central bankers weigh up how to use them safely and ethically

London Meetings 2026
The Central Banking London Meetings 2026 were held at One Whitehall Place
Lucy Stewart

Central banks that adopt new artificial intelligence tools must be careful not to “outsource” their critical thinking, speakers at the Central Banking Meetings London said on June 10.

One central banker from an institution in Europe said it was essential to retain control of critical thinking. “As soon as a corporate entity starts outsourcing their critical thinking, it’s over,” they said.

All five of the panellists – from central banks in Europe, Africa and the Americas – agreed that legal

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