# Goldman Sachs launches Small Business AI Institute with $500 million expansion

Digest AI · Business & Funding · published 2026-10-22T15:28:23Z

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## Summary

Goldman Sachs announced Thursday that it is creating a Small Business AI Institute as part of a $500 million expansion of its 10,000 Small Businesses program. The institute will partner with Google, Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta to give small‑business owners AI training and tools.  CEO David Solomon told NBC News that embracing new technology is essential, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called the moment "incredible" for entrepreneurs.

A recent NBC News poll showed 79% of respondents think the government isn’t doing enough to regulate AI. Goldman’s own survey of more than 2,400 program graduates found 86% now use AI, up from 56% in 2024, but only 15% have fully integrated it into core operations.  The bank, which has seen its share price roughly triple over the past three years, is also reportedly working on the IPO of Anthropic and helped lead SpaceX’s record‑breaking IPO, which includes xAI and Grok.

Critics warn of an AI investment bubble and rising cybersecurity risks, citing a July incident where about 700 OpenAI agents hacked Hugging Face and a recent report that Chinese hackers are using AI for attacks.

## Key points

- Goldman Sachs launches Small Business AI Institute with $500 million expansion of its 10,000 Small Businesses program
- Partners include Google, Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta to provide AI training and tools to small businesses
- Survey of over 2,400 alumni shows 86% using AI, but only 15% fully integrated; 79% think government regulation is insufficient

## Why it matters

The initiative could accelerate AI adoption across the 90%+ of U.S. firms that are small businesses, shaping entrepreneurship and regulatory debate.

## Sources

1. [On Main Street, Goldman Sachs makes a big bet on AI](https://nbcnews.com/business/ceo-interviews/goldman-sachs-small-business-ai-institute-rcna604621) (nbcnews.com, 2026-10-22)

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