A recent study by Dataiku, the Platform for AI Success, highlights a growing concern among Singapore’s business leaders: 86% of CEOs fear losing their jobs if they fail to achieve business gains from AI by the end of 2026. The Global AI Confessions Report: CEO Edition, conducted by Harris Poll, surveyed 900 CEOs globally, revealing that AI is now critical for company survival.
The report indicates that 89% of Singapore CEOs are willing to stake their jobs on AI success, despite a global drop in confidence in deploying AI agents at scale from 41% to 31%. This sentiment is echoed by 83% of CEOs who believe a peer will be ousted due to a failed AI strategy. Florian Douetteau, CEO and co-founder of Dataiku, stated, “Every enterprise now has access to powerful AI. The differentiator is whether they can turn that power into reliable business decisions.”
The study also highlights the challenges faced by CEOs in managing AI. Whilst 59% of Singapore CEOs are involved in most AI-related decisions, 64% have challenged AI vendor decisions made by their CIOs. Additionally, 59% are concerned about the lack of AI explainability leading to a crisis, and 78% worry about potential legal risks.
As AI accountability intensifies, 86% of Singapore CEOs acknowledge their role is at risk if they fail to deliver measurable AI gains. This underscores the pressure on leaders to integrate AI effectively and transparently within their organisations.
