From rising cybersecurity risks to a sharp focus on ROI, enterprise AI adoption is turning up the heat on CIOs.

Technology leaders are being asked to help their companies navigate significant change, which includes rolling out tools that employees use for work and deploying features that customers use to interact with the business. The pressure to demonstrate value is on as CEOs expect rapid returns.

Executives are also expected to keep up with the rapid pace of developments as newer concepts — such as an AI bill of materials — emerge. 

CIO Dive compiled a set of stories to help technology executives rise to the occasion, guiding businesses through the deluge with an eye toward operational improvements.