By the end of 2023, Forbes was setting out ‘The Case for the Chief AI Officer—A Role whose Time has Come.’ A few months later, the CDO Club held the first CAIO Summit at Northeastern University in Boston hosted by the Institute for Experiential AI and the D’Amore-McKim School of Business; 500 CAIOs attended, most […]
From Nvidia Challengers to Fractional CAIOs: Here are our Seven Biggest AI Predictions for 2025
The AI revolution may be in full swing — but could come to a screeching halt due to a critical skills shortage, especially when it comes to the highest ranks of AI leaders. There are only 700 qualified chief AI officers in the market, estimates David Mathison, founder and chairman of the CAIO (chief data […]
Federal AI Chiefs Laud Hiring Authorities in Search for AI Talent
Artificial intelligence’s boon in government has prompted federal leaders to get creative in the search for AI talent as it competes with the private sector. Office of Personnel Management Acting Chief AI Officer Guy Cavallo noted how the agency is “using some of its new hiring authorities to acquire new talent, including direct hire authority, […]
Do You Need to Hire a Chief AI Officer?
David Mathison, an expert in the fast-growing field of chief AI officers, talks about the responsibilities of the role, the hierarchy in the C-suite, and why you can’t trust half of the chief AI officers listed on LinkedIn
The Rise of the CAIO
David Mathison, CEO of the CAIO Summit, estimated there were about 1,000 CAIOs in place as of June. One of the pain points is that CEOs and chief HR officers are confused about the role’s responsibilities, Mathison said.