Goldman Sachs has restricted access to advanced AI coding tools like Anthropic’s Claude Code and Microsoft’s GitHub, reserving them exclusively for engineers. Previously, traders and bankers could use these applications to monitor market flows or generate content, but internal guidelines issued in October now block that usage. This decision reverses the firm’s earlier stance, when Chief Information Officer Marco Argenti championed “vibe coding” where non-technical staff would build prototypes before handing them to developers.
The shift appears driven by a combination of productivity concerns and risk management priorities, according to spokesperson Nick Carcaterra. The bank indicates that its experimentation phase has concluded, leading to a policy that limits access to personnel deemed best suited for long-term adoption. While the move aims to consolidate control over development workflows, it has reportedly caused frustration among staff who previously relied on these tools for daily tasks. The change signals a move away from broad internal experimentation toward a more controlled technical environment.
- Access is now limited to engineering teams only
- Traders and bankers can no longer build prototypes with AI
- The firm states the experimentation phase is officially over
