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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
November 17, 2025
8h ago
AI Ambition vs. Data Reality: Why Most Companies Aren’t Ready for the Revolution
Companies are racing to adopt AI, but an IBM study finds messy data and a huge skills gap are stopping them...
✨ Key Highlights
A recent IBM study reveals a significant gap between AI ambitions and data readiness among companies in the Middle East and Africa (MEA).
- 77% of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) in MEA are prioritizing AI investments, yet only 25% are confident their data can support new AI-enabled revenue streams.
- The report highlights critical data issues including inaccessibility, incompleteness, and lack of integrity, preventing effective AI model development.
- A major skills gap is emerging, with 54% of MEA CDOs identifying attracting and retaining talent with advanced data skills as a top challenge, nearly doubling from 28% in 2023.
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