43% of CIOs wish artificial intelligence had never been invented

43% of CIOs wish artificial intelligence had never been invented

43% of CIOs wish artificial intelligence had never been invented

https://businessplus.ie/news/cios-artificial-intelligence/

Publish Date: 2026-03-03 11:02:00

Source Domain: businessplus.ie

  • A survey by global technology service provider Logicalis found that 43% of CIOs worldwide wish AI hadn’t been invented, with 38% of CIOs in Ireland and the UK expressing similar sentiments.
  • While 94% of CIOs report an increase in their organization’s appetite for AI over the past year, more than half (51%) feel that adoption is happening too quickly relative to the necessary frameworks.
  • Just 37% of CIOs feel their organization has full visibility over AI tools and services in use.
  • Gaps in AI governance have led to concerns: 57% fear that employees are at risk of compromising data security through AI tools, and 34% see AI creating new security blind spots.
  • 59% of CIOs believe their organization relies too much on a single AI vendor for critical functions.
  • 62% of CIOs have compromised on AI governance due to insufficient knowledge and understanding.
  • Despite the concerns, innovation remains a strong driver of AI investment, particularly in strengthening predictive analytics and enhancing customer experience.
  • The study highlights the need for robust AI governance to responsibly manage the rapid adoption of AI, as both its benefits and risks become increasingly apparent.