AI in the corner office: Leaders have to increase focus on training and ethics, shows survey

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The search for this answer becomes even more important with a recent LinkedIn saying there has been 2.5 times more job posts mentioning AI or generative AI in India in the last two years, and a majority (98%) of professionals in India are excited to use AI at work.

A recent survey on the state of generative AI conducted by ISACA — a global community helping individuals and organisations in their pursuit of digital trust — shows that over 30% of organisations in Asia do not have the policies required for generative AI. The survey covers more than 2,300 digital professionals, including 660 in Asia, working in cybersecurity, IT audit, governance and privacy.

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It shows 32% of Asian respondents saying their companies allow the use of generative AI. Only 11% say a policy for generative AI is in place; 30% say there is no such plan. However, 42% are already using generative AI; 30% are not sure of it at the moment.

What does it mean for leaders?

These findings can give business leaders some insights on the way forward with generative AI.

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“Leaders must demonstrate a hunger for curiosity and continuous learning to navigate the amazing opportunities with all the complexities of an AI-driven world,” says Tiger Tyagarajan, President and CEO, Genpact. “It’s essential for CEOs to approach generative AI with a deep understanding of its true long-term potential to change the way we all work and