Universities and major companies are increasingly appointing Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) to strategically coordinate artificial intelligence initiatives, faculty integration, and cross-sector partnerships. Examples include George Mason University appointing Amarda Shehu as its first CAIO to promote AI literacy among graduates and lead research collaborations. Similarly, in the private sector, companies like Zocdoc and AllianceBernstein have embedded CAIOs to bridge AI with business strategy, governance, and product development. The CAIO role signifies a shift towards embedding AI as a core institutional priority amid technological disruption.