US business schools are racing to prepare students to become chief AI officers, even as companies are still figuring out what the newest C-suite role entails (Rthvika Suvarna/Bloomberg)

US business schools are rapidly adding curricula and executive-education programs to train students for the emerging chief AI officer role, despite companies still defining the position’s responsibilities. Programs emphasize AI strategy, governance, and implementation, often partnering with tech firms to provide hands-on experience with tools such as Anthropic and Nvidia platforms.