Those stepping up to fill education’s new C-suite role say it's more than just understanding IT — it requires communication and skill-building across disciplines and comfort levels, and flexibility to create a road map. As the education sector continues to adapt to artificial intelligence, a new role is quietly emerging: the chief AI officer (CAIO). At institutions like George Mason University, UCLA and the University of Arizona, these leaders are tasked with creating campuswide AI strategy. According to early adopters, the role is still being defined in higher education, taking cues from CAIO duties in industry and government.
