[1] Since the roles and responsibilities of a CAIO may overlap with other technology officers, a structured approach, in the form of a framework and checklist aimed to assist digital leaders with AI adoption may be helpful in navigating the challenges associated with AI adoption [8] The CAIO is a relatively new position, driven by advancements in AI technologies, especially following the resurgence of deep neural networks.
[11] With the invention of the transformer architecture in 2017 and widespread public adoption of large language models via interfaces like ChatGPT in late 2022, AI investments and competition for computing resources and talent have risen rapidly.
[13][14][15] This highlights the growing acknowledgement of the strategic and competitive importance of integrating AI into business operations.
[20][21][22] On March 28, 2024, in response to the US Whitehouse Executive Order #14110 on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence,[23] the US White House's Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum mandating all US Executive departments and agencies appoint a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) within 60 days.
[24] This mandate has been met with alacrity [25] with the Chief AI Officer Council convening their first meeting in December 2023, well ahead of the March 2024 deadline.