AI company Dataiku
released a survey that said most CEOs are worried about losing their jobs to AI. Business leaders are also worried about moving too slow, out of fear they’ll lose their jobs to a more fast-paced, AI-forward chief executive.
The query bothered Florian Douetteau, who leads Dataiku—a firm that provides AI solutions to businesses—and his crew so much that they decided to sponsor a study to uncover what business leaders truly feel about artificial intelligence.
It became evident from the findings that CEOs view AI as a potential risk to their roles.
In the
survey
, 74% of CEOs globally – and 79% specifically in the U.S. – mentioned they might be at risk of losing their positions within two years unless they achieve tangible advancements through artificial intelligence in their businesses. This survey was carried out earlier this year by Harris Poll for Dataiku and included responses from 500 CEOs across Europe and the U.S.
“What we gleaned from the survey is that numerous CEOs understand they must take action regarding AI and feel somewhat anxious about potentially losing their jobs or positions due to AI, particularly if they fail to act sufficiently,” Douetteau stated on Tuesday during an event.
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‘Brainstorm AI event in Paris.’
For Dataiku, understanding CEO perspectives on AI might prove beneficial. Their clientele ranges from various clients as
Morgan Stanley
, GE Aviation, and
Perdue Farms
Utilize their platform for handling data, analytics, and AI initiatives. Established in 2013 in Paris, this firm’s
latest reported valuation
was $3.7 billion.
Failed AI strategies
According to the survey, 70% of CEOs expressed their belief that a peer CEO will be removed from their position by the end of the year because of either an unsuccessful AI strategy or an AI-related disaster.
In the most adverse situation, according to Douetteau, business leaders implementing a defective AI project might “end up breaking something… they generate a problem.”
But CEOs also see risks in not moving quickly enough with AI, he added. While they could be accused of being irresponsible with the technology if they move too fast, they also fear being replaced by a next-generation, AI-first CEO if they go too slow, he said.
“It’s a time when many companies will really change how productive they can be. The ones that quickly adopt AI might become major winners, but those who rush into it without caution may end up being the initial losers,” he stated.
If artificial intelligence puts CEOs on alert, their entire leadership teams ought to be cautious as well, according to the survey findings. The survey report notes that “half of all interviewed CEOs think AI could substitute up to three to four executives within the executive team specifically for strategic planning tasks.” Additionally, it mentions that “89% believe AI can create a superior strategic plan compared to an individual from their executive leadership group.”
Douetteau additionally pointed out a survey finding where 94% of CEOs believed that an AI agent could offer equally effective or better guidance on business decisions compared to a human board member.
The tale was initially showcased on
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