A lack of AI expertise is a problem, however, when other company leaders often turn to CIOs and other IT leaders as the “go-to people” for solving AI problems, says Pavlo Tkhir, CTO at Euristiq, a digital transformation company.
“A certain level of understanding when it comes to AI is required, especially amongst the executive teams,” he says. “But it’s important to understand that AI is an extremely broad field and to expect non-experts to be able to assist in machine learning, computer vision, and ethical considerations simultaneously is just ridiculous.”
If organizations charge ahead without the necessary AI expertise, they can encounter many problems, including costly AI mistakes and reputational damage, Tkhir adds. “You can face trust issues within teams as employees start doubting their superiors and also become confused about their roles and authority,” he adds.
