Goldman Sachs Restricts AI Coding Tools to Engineers

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. restricted the use of advanced AI coding tools, including Microsoft Corp.'s GitHub and Anthropic PBC's Claude Code, limiting access exclusively to the firm's engineers. The decision follows a period of experimentation and a review focused on risk management and productivity concerns.

The policy excludes strats—employees operating across software engineering, quantitative research, and trading—but bars traders and bankers who previously used the tools to model market changes, monitor client trading flows, and create content. This shift contradicts the July stance of Chief Information Officer Marco Argenti, who had praised the use of vibe coding by non-technical staff.

This restriction aligns with a broader trend among major Wall Street institutions, including Citigroup, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase & Co., as they attempt to balance the efficiency gains of artificial intelligence against cybersecurity risks and operational costs.