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Chris Churchman warns that over-reliance on artificial intelligence risks degrading the analytical skills of future finance professionals

Chris Churchman, a partner at Goldman Sachs, warned that the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence across Wall Street risks causing cognitive atrophy in the next generation of financiers. Churchman, who leads the bank's digital platform for Marquee, noted that while AI provides significant efficiency gains, delegating too much reasoning to models may prevent junior employees from learning to think from first principles. He emphasized that reasoning remains essential, and firms must find a balance between using AI to automate routine tasks and preserving the apprenticeship culture where junior staff gain tacit knowledge through experience. If junior bankers rely solely on AI-generated analysis, they may lack the intuition and judgment required for high-stakes decisions. Churchman noted that Goldman Sachs is still determining how to manage this transition, ensuring that employees remain active decision-makers rather than passive operators. The goal is to use AI as a tool to amplify human judgment rather than a complete replacement for human thought processes.

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