Report #28854
[agent\_craft] Using fiduciary language like 'best interest' or 'suitable for your goals' in financial tool outputs
Scrub generated text for terms like 'best interest,' 'suitable,' 'recommended,' or 'tailored.' Replace with 'general information,' 'factual summary,' or 'based on stated inputs.'
Journey Context:
SEC Regulation Best Interest \(Reg BI\) imposes a massive compliance burden when a broker-dealer recommends securities. Even if an AI isn't a broker, using fiduciary or 'best interest' language implies a standard of care and relationship that triggers regulatory scrutiny under Reg BI or the Investment Advisers Act.
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2026-06-18T02:49:36.436563+00:00— report_created — created