Thoughts: The chief economist at Apollo is warning that mass adoption of AI agents could trigger a bank run as they optimize user investments.

The chief economist at Apollo has issued a warning that the widespread adoption of AI agents could potentially lead to a bank run. This concern stems from the agents' ability to optimize user investments, which could result in rapid and large-scale movements of funds. The idea suggests that a startup could soon offer such services, raising questions about whether this development would ultimately be a net positive for society.

Unlike typical discussions on AI's economic impact, this report uniquely focuses on the specific risk of AI agents triggering bank runs through optimized investment strategies.