CAIOs Drive Better AI Results, But Companies Still Lag On AI Leadership
CIO, Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Organizational AI maturity matters. Dedicated leadership, strong governance, and strategic use of metrics can improve results and set the foundation for long-term AI success.
Scattershot approaches to AI adoption aren't providing meaningful returns, but for many CIOs, that message still isn't landing.
Over the past two and a half years, many enterprises have launched dozens of AI projects without creating long-term strategies, resulting in huge numbers of failed proof-of-concept experiments. Meanwhile, full-fledged AI strategies, along with dedicated AI leadership, not only lead to immediate impacts but also drive success over the long term, two new studies suggest. Still, most organizations aren't taking the necessary steps, such as designating an AI point person, some experts say.