C-Suites Hunt for Top AI Talent to Drive Oversight of New Tech

Many large companies are on the hunt for a top executive with artificial intelligence chops to integrate the tech into their business operations. How they tap into that expertise, however, runs the gamut.

Dell Technologies Inc. and PricewaterhouseCoopers hired chief artificial intelligence officers to oversee how they use and build AI tools. Biogen Inc. brought on a board member with AI expertise. Other businesses are turning to consultants from firms such as IBM to help write AI policies and plans.

Responsibilities vary widely depending on the company.

“It’s really important for management to have clarity as to what are they ...