Is It Time To Install A Chief AI Officer?
CIO, Monday, October 16,2023
As generative AI transforms businesses it's time to consider making room in the C-suite for another executive leader.
Pick any tech trend that takes business by storm-the Internet, smartphones, mobile applications-and what initially started as hype, which we now recognize is vastly understated. Today, you could add generative AI to that list.
As organizations scramble to incorporate GenAI into their portfolios, industry experts are calling for corporate boards to appoint a leader who can command these critical technologies.
I'm of course talking about a chief AI officer, or CAIO. Ideally, the CAIO will stay abreast of emerging AI technologies, cultivate an AI strategy, and ensure that AI implementations align with business goals. These articles further enumerate the role's considerable remit.