CNBC January 16, 2026
Key Points
– A survey released Friday by corporate insurer Axis Capital shows there’s a growing divide across the C-suite on how executives view the risks, rewards and impact of cutting-edge AI technology.
– The survey found that while CEOs tend to view AI as a driver of productivity and competitive advantage, chief information security officers see the technology as a source of increased exposure to risks like data leaks.
– Asked how confident they were that AI would strengthen their companies’ cybersecurity, 19.5% of CEOs said they weren’t confident compared to 30% of CISOs saying they lacked that confidence.
A survey released Friday by corporate insurer Axis Capital shows there’s a growing divide across the C-suite on how...







