Here's how AI is redefining the role of the CIO and the key responsibilities CIOs are likely to take on in the years ahead. In this expanded role, CIOs will be accountable for not only cost and efficiency-focused metrics, but also for top-line metrics. Related:AI Inferencing Will Outpace AI Training -- Oracle CTOManage the AI portfolio for Top-line GrowthCIOs have always managed IT portfolios, and that won’t change. Indeed, 90% of CIOs reported they either own or will own the enterprise AI portfolio within five years. This will be enabled by new teams and roles within the IT department, like AI ethicists and AI asset managers.