Security News > 2023 > November > AI helps leaders optimize costs and mitigate risks

AI is dominating the mindshare of IT leaders this year and next, as 72% believe their organization will be using more AI in the next two to three years, according to Snow Software.

While AI may be the top priority for IT leaders for the foreseeable future, the report suggests that continued economic uncertainty around the globe is forcing CIOs to look for further cost savings, ways to reduce risk, embrace the power of platforms and more.

32% of IT leaders said that integrating AI was the top priority in 2023, followed by reducing security risks and reducing IT costs.

82% of IT leaders say they are completely prepared to leverage generative AI technologies, while 62% say they are seeing increased investments in emerging applications such as ChatGPT and Google Bard.

While there is increased enthusiasm for AI, economic uncertainty and the need for business agility may be prompting IT leaders to use AI to identify further productivity gains and operational efficiencies that contribute to their other priorities to reduce costs and minimize risk.

A lack of visibility, the ongoing drive for further cost savings, cybersecurity concerns and more may be why 88% of IT leaders are moving towards platforms and away from point tools.

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