MyDataWork POV — CDOs are now the linchpins of AI strategy, and their role is more critical than ever. Fivetran highlights the CDO's task of balancing data access with responsibility, but the real shift is in how they must now spearhead innovation. With AI's rapid integration, CDOs are evolving from gatekeepers to architects of data-driven transformation. The focus on 'innovative data products' indicates a new era where CDOs are expected to lead business growth rather than merely support it.