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

AI's Impact on the CIO Role

AI is transforming the role of the CIO, making them a manager, coach, referee, and even a therapist.

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AI isn’t breaking your company — it’s revealing what’s already broken
, today's CIO must help the enterprise heal.

AI in Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation in manufacturing, with 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.

Author's summary: AI transforms the CIO role to a therapist.

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CIO CIO — 2025-10-15