Being a relatively new position, the role of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) is becoming increasingly important in organizations implementing generative AI (genAI) technology, whether they are proceeding cautiously or moving forward rapidly.
According to IDC, by October of last year, 11% of medium and large organizations had already appointed a CAIO, with another 21% actively looking to fill the role. A survey of 97 CIOs revealed that more than half of them had plans to designate a leader specifically responsible for AI, with about half of those CIOs expecting this individual to be part of the C-Suite, as reported by IDC.
Recently hired or appointed CAIOs are not just part of an organization’s C-suite; they are also expected to be one of the most strategic members of the organization, according to IDC’s report.
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As organizations strive for efficiency and the productivity benefits of AI, the CAIO role is expected to become more visible on platforms like LinkedIn and other social media channels, according to Forrester Research Analyst Zeid Khater. It is anticipated that this role will soon be represented in one out of every eight executive leadership teams.
In a recent survey by Forrester, 12% of companies stated that their CAIO is primarily responsible for the overall enterprise AI strategy, with only 2% attributing this responsibility to a Chief Data Officer (CDO). Khater emphasized the importance of aligning AI and data leaders to maximize the potential of data within organizations, highlighting the technical expertise of the CAIO and the data quality provided by the CDO as a powerful partnership for AI success.
2024-06-21 15:15:02
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