New study reveals what successful leaders are actually doing with AI (www.techradar.com)

A recent study by IBM has revealed a significant shift in corporate leadership as three-quarters of surveyed companies now employ Chief AI Officers (CAIOs), a notable increase from just 26% in 2025. This transition indicates a growing recognition of AI's impact on organizational structures and decision-making processes, with companies led by AI-first C-suites managing to scale their AI initiatives 10% more effectively than others. The findings underscore the importance of strong AI leadership as companies strive to integrate artificial intelligence into their operational models. However, the report also highlights a critical challenge: while senior leadership has adapted, only 25% of employees are currently using AI regularly in their roles. To fully leverage AI's potential, middle managers must develop technical expertise relevant to their areas. With projections indicating that 29% of employees will need to reskill in different roles and 53% to upskill for their current ones by 2028, the role of Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) is expected to grow substantially in managing this workforce transition. CEOs foresee AI autonomously making 48% of operational decisions by 2030, stressing the urgency for organizations to enhance employee capabilities alongside their leadership restructuring efforts.