Artificial intelligence and the role of CEOs

The CEO's job was never easy, and the confluence of changes in human capital and advancement of technology is going to make it even more difficult in the near future. The leadership in the corner office must possess certain traits, such as the ability to take a bold position on emerging technologies and to assist executives within the organisation to embrace a similar vision. At the same time, the CEO needs to be open to forming alliance with external experts on technology, as well as cautious about protecting the organisation's intellectual properties. CEOs have an important role to play in the adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) – one of the key factors in shaping an organisation's future success. AI is no longer an emerging technology.