How CIOs Can Tackle AI Ownership
CIODIVE, Friday, April 17th, 2026
As tech execs gain more control over AI, they must become enablers for its adoption, taking a leadership role around governance and ROI.
As AI adoption moves at breakneck speeds, tech chiefs have had to adapt how they own and deploy tools in their organizations.
Many executives feel pressure to find productivity gains in pilots and make sense of projects financially, said Babak Hodjat, chief AI officer at A consultancy Cognizant. CIOs, CTOs and chief AI officers must now think beyond technology and innovation, proposing companywide roadmaps and strategies.
The shift has brought C-suite tech leaders more into the spotlight, he said.