Enterprise AI
Chief AI officer
An executive responsible for coordinating an organization's AI direction and oversight.
Example
A chief AI officer aligns adoption plans with governance and business needs.
Why people use it
It gives an organization a senior person to coordinate its AI plans.
What you'll hear
“Who owns our overall AI strategy?”
What this means for you
Look for clear ownership of budgets, decisions and accountability.
Can you control it?
Sometimes
Sometimes. Your choices depend on the tool and your access. The settings available to an everyday user may differ from those available to the people running it.
Common questions
- Does the title imply one standard set of duties?
- No. Responsibilities and authority vary between organizations.
- Does every company need this title?
- No. Some organizations share those responsibilities among existing leaders rather than creating a separate role.
- Is this person responsible for every AI decision?
- Not necessarily. Responsibilities should be assigned clearly across business, technical and other relevant teams.