Commonwealth Bank BrighterTech event spotlights controls as AI agents gain autonomy
Commonwealth Bank’s BrighterTech event in Sydney and Bengaluru focused on controls for more autonomous AI systems, and the bank cited research showing 69% of surveyed Australians would be more likely to use a bank if staff were trained in responsible AI.
1. Focus on AI controls
Speakers at the internal event highlighted security and accountability risks as AI agents move from generating answers to taking actions across connected systems. Sessions addressed tighter permissions for high-impact actions, readiness for AI agents as external customers and continued human oversight in decisions.
