BA Bites - AI in the C-Suite: The Rise of the Chief AI Officer

As AI moves from tool to transformation, a new executive role is emerging: the Chief AI Officer. In this episode, Benjamen Walsh breaks down why the CAIO matters, what they actually do, and how this shift is reshaping the work of business analysts.

From strategy and ethics to governance and vendor selection, this BA Bites episode explores 10 essential insights into the rise of the CAIO—plus what it means for your role as a business analyst.

Topics covered:

• The CAIO vs. CIO vs. CTO

• Ethical AI and regulatory leadership

• AI-first thinking in business strategy

• Reskilling the workforce for AI

• Aligning AI investments with real outcomes

• What BAs must do to stay relevant

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