Why CFOs-not chief AI officers-are the secret to getting real value from AI | Fortune
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Why CFOs-not chief AI officers-are the secret to getting real value from AI | Fortune
"When CFOs are responsible for AI projects, 76% achieved a great deal of value, substantially higher than for other roles. Finance chiefs can develop the methodology and scale it enterprise-wide."
"At DBS Bank in Singapore, the unit CFOs are responsible for vetting the AI value numbers before they are rolled up into the enterprise, generating about 1 billion Singapore dollars in economic value from its data analytics and AI initiatives."
"Generative AI is the most difficult type to establish value from, with 44% of respondents citing it, likely due to challenges measuring productivity for broad and shallow applications."
CFOs overseeing AI projects lead to greater value extraction, with 76% of companies achieving substantial benefits when finance is involved. A study revealed only 2% of CFOs are tasked with AI value, yet their participation brings credibility and methodology to AI initiatives. Companies like DBS Bank demonstrate success by having CFOs validate AI value, resulting in significant economic gains. Generative AI presents challenges in measuring productivity, complicating value establishment for organizations.
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