Study goals
To analyze CEOs’ perceptions of the benefits and risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based on their LinkedIn posts, identifying recurring themes, expressed sentiments, and comparing perceptions across industries.
Relevance / originality
Explores a gap in the literature on how CEOs perceive and communicate the benefits and risks of AI, using a novel methodology based on LinkedIn posts.
Methodology / approach
Sentiment analysis and clustering of 309 posts by 56 active CEOs on LinkedIn, conducted between July 2023 and June 2024, to identify predominant themes and sentiments.
Main results
Most CEOs expressed positive sentiments about AI, highlighting its benefits for innovation and efficiency, while a few highlighted ethical concerns and negative social impacts.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Integrates Attention-Based View (ABV) into the study of perceptions of AI and demonstrates how social media data analysis can enrich the understanding of CEOs’ strategies.
Social / management contributions
Provides insights for policymakers and managers into how CEOs view AI, helping to balance technological benefits with ethical and social concerns.