Advancements in AI, other tech are the top concern for executives in 2024

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Key stat: Advancements in technology and innovations such as AI are the top concern among C-level executives worldwide for 2024, per Accenture.

Beyond the chart:

• Executives worldwide believe the top challenge to successfully implementing generative AI is understanding the risks, per data from MIT Technology Review in association with Adobe, EY, and Owkin.
• In October, President Biden introduced an executive order on AI, which requires safety assessments, civil rights guidance, and research on the labor market impact of the technology.

Use this chart:

• Illustrate the disruptive effect AI is having on organizations.
• Highlight overall challenges facing business executives in 2024.
• Prepare 2024 budgets for AI investments.

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Methodology: Data is from the September 2023 Accenture survey titled "Pulse of Change" as cited in company blog. 2,207 C-level executives worldwide were surveyed during September 2023.