NBC News · 23 Oct, 22:31 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is optimistic about AI. Most of America disagrees.

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Goldman Sachs chief executive David Solomon has publicly expressed strong optimism regarding the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, contrasting sharply with prevailing scepticism among the wider American public. This divergence highlights a growing disconnect between corporate leadership confidence in technological adoption and broader societal apprehension. For professionals, this signals that major financial institutions are accelerating AI integration despite general uncertainty, suggesting that early adopters within these sectors may gain significant competitive advantages while others remain cautious.

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