CIOs report AI adoption is accelerating beyond their management capabilities, highlighting a disparity between ambitions and necessary governance. A survey reveals 51% of tech leaders see AI deployment as too fast, with many lacking alignment on strategy and objectives. There's concern over neglect of other IT priorities and insufficient frameworks for success. Only 39% monitor AI's environmental impact, and nearly 90% cite skill shortages as the main barrier to adoption, despite plans for increased investment. CIOs emphasize the need for effective management to harness AI's potential.
https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/03/cios_say_ai_adoption_too_fast/