C-Suite Global AI Indicator Report: Inside the Mind of CEOs

CEOs worldwide are excited about the potential of AI. However, they also have concerns about the risks associated with it, and worry about their company’s ability to fully utilize AI and ML. Learn what they’re thinking.

Josh Krist November 16, 2023

Most of the time, CEOs make or break their reputation based on their vision—or lack thereof. When it comes to AI, most CEOs are all in. In fact, our “C-Suite Global AI Indicator Report: AI Is the Ultimate Level-Up” global survey, conducted in collaboration with FT Longitude, shows that while the CEOs surveyed are extremely bullish on AI adoption, they do have their worries. Here are three highlights from the infographic

Only 2 percent of company leaders don’t see AI’s potential.

Chart of "C-Suite Global AI Indicator Report: AI Is the Ultimate Level-Up" shows that 98% of CEOs say their organization would realize some immediate business benefit from implementing AI and ML.

And CEOs are excited about what AI will enable for their teams.

Chart of "C-Suite Global AI Indicator Report: AI Is the Ultimate Level-Up" shows that CEOs are excited about what the technologies will enable their teams to do. 45% say they will create a more equitable and diverse workforce. 43% say they will make it easier for them to meet sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. 39% say increased productivity will be one of the biggest benefits.

But CEOs worry about their organization’s preparedness.

Chart of "C-Suite Global AI Indicator Report: AI Is the Ultimate Level-Up" shows that CEOs worry about risk and their organization’s ability to leverage AI and ML. 49% say their organization is unprepared for AI and ML adoption. 64% say security and privacy concerns are one of the greatest risks of using AI and ML. 67% say errors are among the greatest risks of using AI and ML.

To learn where CEOs and the other members of the C-suite have their biggest challenges, and to explore a three-step roadmap to AI implementation success, download the infographic.

CEOs are expected to be visionaries, leading their organization’s AI and machine learning (ML) adoption strategy. But how do they feel about the potential of these technologies? And is their organization ready to use them? Click here to see our infographic that gets inside the mind of CEOs.

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