IBM – Solving the AI ROI Puzzle, 2025

The main theme of the document is the role of Chief AI Officers (CAIO) in transforming organizations and achieving returns on investment in artificial intelligence (AI ROI).

Key findings include the necessity for CAIOs to move from pilot projects to full-scale AI implementation, the role of CAIOs as a bridge between strategy and execution, and the importance of cultural and institutional changes for successful AI adoption. The UAE serves as an example where CAIOs are integrated into government structures to improve quality of life and stimulate economic growth through AI.