Global finance officials convening in Washington have sounded the alarm on the potential for advanced artificial intelligence models to destabilize the global banking system by uncovering vulnerabilities at a pace that outstrips regulatory responses. These officials caution that the accelerated discovery of weaknesses could lead to a surge in cyber exploitation, compromising the integrity of banking and payment systems. The concern is that AI-driven attacks could identify and capitalize on structural flaws before regulators can establish and implement adequate safeguards. This disparity in speed could leave financial institutions scrambling to keep pace with emerging threats, potentially leading to significant disruptions. The officials' warnings highlight the need for proactive measures to bolster the resilience of financial systems against AI-facilitated cyber risks1. This matters to cybersecurity practitioners because the window for mitigating these risks is rapidly narrowing, underscoring the urgency of developing and deploying effective countermeasures.