Why AI Projects Stall And How CIOs Can Respond
CIO, Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
CIOs are caught between two imperatives: accelerate AI adoption and protect the business from AI-related risks. Here's how they can remove friction and keep initiatives moving.
Across enterprises, a familiar pattern is emerging. A business unit identifies an AI tool with a clear upside in productivity or revenue, and the proposal moves into procurement. Security raises concerns, and the legal team asks new questions about the tool. Compliance starts to hesitate, and the momentum slows.
Finally, the project stalls.