Board survey: 61% of US execs use LLMs for strategic decisions
A new report by software vendor Board reveals that large language models have become a primary source of strategic input for U.S. business leaders. Surveying 300 C-suite executives at companies with over $100 million in revenue, the study found that 61% cite AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini as key influences on their decision-making processes. This reliance surpasses traditional sources…
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- 61% of U.S. C-suite executives cite LLMs as top sources for strategic decision-making, surpassing human peers.
- CFOs show the highest reliance at 69%, with 48% following AI advice that conflicts with their own judgment.
- Only 28% of finance leaders trust AI to make routine decisions independently, citing accuracy concerns as the top barrier.
The adoption is particularly strong among finance leaders, with 69% of CFOs using LLMs for strategic guidance, compared to 58% of COOs and 56% of CIOs. Board CFO Gordon Pothier noted that even conservative finance professionals are embracing the technology due to its overwhelming industry momentum. However, the data highlights a significant trust gap; while 48% of CFOs follow AI recommendations that conflict with their own judgment, a broader PEX report indicates that only 28% of finance leaders are comfortable letting AI make routine decisions independently.
Most executives maintain final authority, with 54% stating they consider conflicting AI advice but make the final call themselves. The primary barrier to deeper integration remains trust in the accuracy of AI outputs, cited by 36% of respondents. This suggests that while AI is now central to executive strategy, it functions as a powerful advisory tool rather than an autonomous decision-maker.
Business execs seize on AI as top tool for decision-making
cfodive.com · 16 September 2026
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