9 Mistakes Leaders Make With AI Strategy

MIT Sloan Management Review

Why leaders watch it

Concise list of common AI strategy errors from technology and business leaders.

MIT SMR highlights from the 2025 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium on mistakes leaders make with AI strategy.

Takeaways

• Avoid common strategy mistakes
• Align AI to business goals

Topics: AI strategy & adoption

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