Goldman Sachs limits some AI coding tools to engineers only

Why it matters

AI coding tools let people with little programming experience generate working code from plain-language instructions. On a trading floor, that can mean staff building their own analysis scripts or visuals without involving engineering. For a heavily regulated bank, it also raises questions about oversight, since code written outside normal development processes may not go through the usual reviews.

The restriction shows how large financial institutions are trying to balance fast adoption of generative AI against internal controls. Limiting the tools to engineers keeps them inside teams that work under established development and risk practices.

The details of which tools are affected and how the restriction will be enforced were not provided. Goldman Sachs has not been quoted explaining the decision in the available material.