Goldman Sachs Talks OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar on the race to build artificial general intelligence
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Apr 11, 2025 
Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI and former head of tech equity research at Goldman Sachs, shares insights on the race to artificial general intelligence. She reflects on her journey in the tech world and the pressing need for significant investments in AI and data infrastructure. The conversation reveals how AI is set to transform industries, including healthcare with personalized medicine, and emphasizes the critical role of leadership in embracing these technologies. Friar also discusses the importance of financial backing in fostering innovation and competitiveness.
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Deploying AI
- Business leaders must deploy AI to stay competitive.
- Start by identifying routine tasks and using tools like custom GPT to automate them.
Automating Diligence
- Sarah Friar's team used custom GPT to automate repetitive tasks, like answering investor questions during diligence.
- This simple automation significantly boosted their productivity and morale.
Using Deep Research
- Experiment with AI tools like Deep Research, even with a small investment.
- It can generate comprehensive reports quickly, surpassing the efforts of large teams.