Summary

Sarah Youngwood has a ranking system for artificial intelligence—and it has nothing to do with algorithms. Inside Nasdaq’s finance function, employees now earn belts for AI proficiency the way martial artists do: white belts for foundational knowledge, advancing through levels that require hands-on delivery and the ability to teach others. Youngwood has mandated that everyone on the finance team reach at least white belt. Her long-term goal is for 20% of the team to reach black belt status.

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