AI is changing the CIO role: Manager, coach, referee and … therapist?

AI's Impact on the CIO Role

AI is changing the CIO role, requiring them to be a manager, coach, referee, and even therapist.

As AI reveals existing inefficiencies, the CIO must help the enterprise heal, as

AI isn’t breaking your company — it’s revealing what’s already broken.

AI Adoption in Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation in manufacturing, with applications such as predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, and real-time supply chain visibility becoming operational realities.

However, there is a paradox at the heart of AI adoption: instead of smoothing over inefficiencies, AI amplifies them, revealing the need for more streamlined processes and data consistency.

Author's summary: AI reveals existing inefficiencies, requiring CIOs to adapt.

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CIO CIO — 2025-10-15

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