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11th CDAO Summit Re-Cap (Wash DC 10/01/24)
Our 11th CDAO Summit was held at the University of Maryland on Tuesday October 01, 2024. This year’s CDAO Summit explored AI, Digital Transformation, Data Driven Culture, Real-Time Analytics, and media/journalism. Delegates and speakers were welcomed by emcee Sree Sreenivasan, CEO at Digimentors and former CDO of NYC, the Metropolitan Musem of Art, and Columbia […]
Third Chief AI Officer Summit Re-Cap (DC 10/02/24)
Our third Chief AI Officer Summit was held at The University of Maryland on Wednesday, October 02, 2024. Delegates and speakers were welcomed by emcee Sree Sreenivasan, CEO at Digimentors and former CDO of NYC, the Metropolitan Musem of Art, and Columbia University. The opening keynote was delivered by David Mathison, CEO of the CDO […]
Dubai appoints 22 Chief AI Officers in Government to drive AI-led exponential transformation
In June 2024, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, appointed 22 Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers (CAIOs) across various government entities in Dubai, who will spearhead specialized plans and programs in the field of AI and advanced technology. “We have approved […]
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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.