CDO Survey

Embracing a New Frontier: Data, AI, and the Evolution of Chief Data Officers

Embracing a New Frontier: Data, AI, and the Evolution of Chief Data Officers

The Chief Data Officer (CDO) role was established by Congress to support federal agencies in  leveraging vast amounts of data as a strategic asset, while also ensuring quality, accessibility, and usefulness for decision-making. But the story of the federal CDOs is taking a fascinating turn as their role evolves to encompass a new frontier: artificial intelligence (AI). 

New Survey of Federal Chief Data Officers Outlines Mission Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of AI

New Survey of Federal Chief Data Officers Outlines Mission Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of AI

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dec. 19, 2023 – The Data Foundation, in collaboration with Deloitte, unveiled the 2023 Federal Chief Data Officer (CDO) Survey, which found that federal CDOs made much progress advancing data culture, governance, and analytics goals, but still experience consistent challenges accessing adequate resources, staff skills, and authorities.