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Tahawul Tech
13-03-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
74% of CEOs admit they could lose their job in 2 years if they don't deliver AI business gains
A staggering 74% of CEOs internationally admit they are at risk of losing their job within two years if they fail to deliver measurable AI-driven business gains, according to the newly released 'Global AI Confessions Report: CEO Edition' by Dataiku, the Universal AI Platform. The study, conducted by The Harris Poll for Dataiku, exposes the candid admissions and revelations of global chief executives as they face a new reality: AI strategy has become the defining factor in corporate survival. The findings underscore an unprecedented shift in executive accountability, as 70% of CEOs predict that by the end of the year, at least one of their peers will be ousted due to a failed AI strategy or AI-induced crisis. Meanwhile, more than half of CEOs (54%) admit that a competitor has already deployed a superior AI strategy, highlighting the urgency for organisations to move beyond AI ambition into tangible execution. AI vs. BoD and Executive Leadership: A Growing Power Struggle? The report also signals a radical redefinition of corporate leadership, as AI increasingly challenges the role of decision-making. Key findings include: 94% of CEOs admit that an AI agent could provide equal or better counsel on business decisions than a human board member. 89% of CEOs believe AI can develop an equal or better strategic plan than one or more of their executive leaders, a cohort defined as VP to C-suite. As AI's influence expands, it's not just reshaping strategy — it's challenging the very foundation of corporate leadership, forcing CEOs to reconsider who, or what, will make the most critical decisions in the future. The 'AI Commodity Trap' and AI Washing: CEO Blind Spots Despite their growing reliance on AI, many CEOs remain dangerously unaware of the pitfalls of poorly executed AI strategies. 87% of CEOs fall into the 'AI commodity trap,' expressing confidence that off-the-shelf AI agents can be just as effective as custom-built solutions for highly nuanced vertical or domain-specific business applications. 35% of AI initiatives are suspected to be 'AI washing' — designed more for optics than real business impact. 94% of CEOs suspect employees are using GenAI tools — such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Midjourney — without company approval (known as 'shadow AI'), exposing a massive governance failure within organisations. AI Governance and Regulatory Uncertainty: Delays and Cancellations on the Rise While AI adoption accelerates, poor governance and regulatory uncertainty are creating significant roadblocks: Eight-in-ten CEOs expressed concern that AI deployments could inadvertently harm their employees (80%) or their customers (83%), underscoring a lack of confidence in execution and control. (80%) or (83%), underscoring a lack of confidence in execution and control. One-in-three (37%) CEOs admit their AI projects have been delayed due to regulatory uncertainty. 32% of CEOs admit their AI projects have been cancelled or abandoned due to regulatory uncertainty. 'For CEOs today, every AI decision feels like a high-stakes gamble that can drive competitive dominance or lead to costly consequences', explained Florian Douetteau, co-founder and CEO of Dataiku. 'The only way to turn AI into an enduring advantage is to assert greater control and governance — future-proofing not just the companies these CEOs run, but their own roles as leaders in an increasingly AI-powered economy'. AI: The Defining Factor for CEO and Company Survival With 78% of CEOs prioritising AI strategy as a core business goal for 2025 and 83% acknowledging AI's impact on investor confidence, the message is clear — CEOs must turn AI intent into measurable impact, or risk becoming a cautionary tale in the next inevitable wave of executive turnover. For the full 'Global AI Confessions Report: CEO Edition,' visit Image Credit: Dataiku
TECHx
12-03-2025
- Business
- TECHx
74% of CEOs Risk Job Loss Without Measurable AI Gains, Report Finds
74% of CEOs Risk Job Loss Without Measurable AI Gains, Report Finds News Desk - Share A staggering 74% of global CEOs admit they risk losing their jobs within two years if they fail to deliver measurable AI-driven business gains, according to the newly released 'Global AI Confessions Report: CEO Edition' by Dataiku, the Universal AI Platform. The study, conducted by The Harris Poll for Dataiku, highlights the shifting corporate landscape, where AI strategy has become the key to business survival. The findings signal a dramatic shift in executive accountability, with 70% of CEOs predicting that by the end of the year, at least one of their peers will be ousted due to a failed AI strategy or AI-induced crisis. Over half of CEOs (54%) also revealed that a competitor has already deployed a more effective AI strategy, underscoring the need for businesses to transition from AI ambitions to actionable results. AI's Growing Influence on Corporate Leadership The report highlights a radical transformation in corporate leadership, with AI now challenging traditional decision-making roles. Key findings include: 94% of CEOs agree that an AI agent could provide equally or better business counsel than a human board member. 89% believe AI could create a more effective strategic plan than one or more of their executive leaders. As AI's influence expands, it's not only reshaping strategy but also questioning the very foundation of corporate governance, prompting CEOs to reconsider who or what should make critical business decisions in the future. CEO Blind Spots: The Risks of 'AI Washing' and the 'AI Commodity Trap' Despite increasing reliance on AI, many CEOs are still unaware of the risks associated with poorly executed AI strategies: 87% of CEOs fall into the 'AI commodity trap,' believing off-the-shelf AI agents are as effective as custom-built solutions for domain-specific applications. 35% of AI initiatives are suspected to be 'AI washing,' designed more for appearances than real business impact. 94% of CEOs suspect employees are using GenAI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Midjourney without company approval, a phenomenon known as 'shadow AI,' exposing a significant governance gap. AI Governance Challenges and Regulatory Uncertainty The report also underscores the challenges posed by poor AI governance and regulatory uncertainty: 80% of CEOs worry that AI deployments could inadvertently harm employees, while 83% fear harm to customers. 37% of CEOs admit that their AI projects have been delayed due to regulatory uncertainty. 32% of CEOs have had their AI projects canceled or abandoned due to similar concerns. Florian Douetteau, co-founder and CEO of Dataiku, emphasized, 'For CEOs today, every AI decision feels like a high-stakes gamble that can drive competitive dominance or lead to costly consequences. The only way to turn AI into an enduring advantage is to assert greater control and governance.' AI: A Core Focus for CEO and Company Survival With 78% of CEOs prioritizing AI strategy as a core business goal for 2025, and 83% acknowledging AI's impact on investor confidence, the message is clear: CEOs must turn AI intent into measurable outcomes, or risk becoming part of the next wave of executive turnover. AI is no longer optional—it's the defining factor for both CEO and company survival.
