These CXOs wanna go back to school again

Bengaluru New Delhi: A month ago, Tanmay Saksena, chief operating officer of online pharmacy 1mg, became a student again. He signed up on ed-tech platform Coursera to take the'AI For Everyone' course. With a lot of information thrown around about artificial intelligence and its increasing importance in business, he felt he needed to educate himself on its applications and limitations. As AI and other emerging technologies like machine learning (ML), blockchain, and data analytics are increasingly being seen as game-changers to drive new business models and transform workplaces, the focus has subtly shifted from early and mid-career professionals to senior leaders – those with 12-15 years of experience and more –- who are looking to upskill. The main question on CXOs' minds is how to align their longterm business strategy with today's AI capabilities, say experts.