CAIO

Business & Finance abbreviation · Job Title

CAIO
Stands forChief AI officer
CategoriesBusiness & Finance

CAIO stands for Chief AI officer, a job title abbreviation.

Newer C-suite role covering an organization's artificial intelligence strategy, governance and adoption, including use cases, risk management, model oversight and AI skills. The role spread rapidly from 2023 as generative AI tools reached businesses.

Example: The insurer's new CAIO will approve every AI system that touches underwriting decisions.

Usage notes

In the US, a 2024 Office of Management and Budget memorandum required federal agencies to designate chief AI officers. Also expanded as chief artificial intelligence officer. Some companies give the remit to an existing CTO, CDO or CIO instead of creating a new role.

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