Goldman Sachs interns draw a hard line on AI in creative work

Jacqueline Arthur, Goldman’s global head of human capital management, noted that these young professionals view technology as a utility rather than a replacement for human input. Data shows that 60% of respondents now prefer no AI involvement in creative projects, an increase from 54% last year. Conversely, the appetite for AI assistance in personal finance remains high, with 71% of interns comfortable using automated tools for budgeting and investment advice.

Despite their fluency with digital tools, the cohort prioritizes physical presence and mentorship over virtual alternatives. Roughly 42% of interns explicitly favor in-person collaboration, citing spontaneous connections as the primary benefit of office life. This preference for the tangible extends to their education, as 26% of respondents value hands-on learning over AI-assisted methods. Even in their leisure time, these interns are gravitating toward traditional milestones, with nearly all expressing a desire for long-term relationships and homeownership, while filling their reading lists with classics like 1984 and The Great Gatsby.