AI Resilience Report forChief Executives

Most C-suite tasks still need human judgment, but AI is beginning to help. For example, communication tasks like writing speeches or press releases are often “augmented” by AI. Public relations firms already use AI tools to draft press releases as a starting point ^[1], and speech-coaching apps use generative AI to give leaders feedback on delivery ^[1].

A recent BCG report even finds over 80% of high-level communications and planning tasks could be aided by AI ^[1]. In finance and budgeting, AI systems can analyze large data and flag trends for executives. A survey notes that many chief financial officers now see AI as a critical tool for forecasting and risk analysis ^[2].

However, most reports agree AI usually complements rather than replaces people in these roles. Tasks that need deep judgment—like choosing a new manager or negotiating complex deals—still rely on human leaders’ experience and ethics, since AI cannot fully “understand” all the personal and legal factors involved ^{[1] [2]}.

AI tools are widely available and can save time, which pushes firms to adopt them quickly for routine parts of CEOs’ jobs. For example, AI-generated drafts and summaries can cut down writing time, and surveys show 64% of communications pros now use AI in their workflow ^[1]. Big companies report that AI can reclaim up to a third of employees’ time on data tasks ^[1].

However, many leaders stay cautious. High-level decisions carry big risks, so executives carefully weigh costs, benefits and safety. In fact, around 30% of AI projects are dropped if they show poor data or unclear value ^[3].

Social and legal trust also matter: stakeholders expect bosses to make final calls. In short, companies are slowly rolling out AI where it makes sense (like data analysis and drafting materials) but keep people in charge for final decisions ^{[1] [3]}. This balanced approach lets AI boost efficiency while humans keep the human skills – judgment, creativity, and leadership – that machines cannot replace.