Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Intel CIO Says AI Requires Rethinking Work, Not Chatbots
Intel is teaching its employees how to use AI at work.
Its CIO, Cynthia Stoddard, says people need training, time to practise, and clear rules for using AI safely.
More than 1,000 employees have joined a network that helps others learn.
Intel is checking whether AI helps work get done faster and better, not just whether people use the tools.
Employees are using Gemini and Copilot, and Intel reports improvements in some development work.
The company has not changed its hiring plans, but some jobs may need broader skills.
Stoddard says companies should rethink how work is done instead of just adding chatbots to old processes.
Intel CIO Cynthia Stoddard says AI adoption must change business processes, not simply add chatbots to existing work.
Intel’s AI training moves from basic instruction to role-specific guidance, and more than 1,000 employees have joined its AI advocate network.
The company tracks return on investment, cycle times, and time-to-market gains rather than tool usage alone.
Intel reports strong adoption of Gemini and widespread Copilot use, with early productivity improvements across the development lifecycle.
Stoddard says hiring plans are unchanged, though some roles may shift toward generalist skills such as integration, judgment, and managing complexity.
- Who
- Intel and its senior vice-president and chief information officer, Cynthia Stoddard.
- What
- Intel is expanding AI use and training across its workforce while tracking business outcomes.
- When
- The interview provides no specific date.
- Where
- Across Intel’s workforce, including business units globally.
- Why
- To make AI part of everyday work and deliver measurable productivity and business improvements.
- Interviewee
- Cynthia Stoddard, Intel senior vice-president and chief information officer
- Training
- Intel’s programme covers AI foundations and role-specific training.
- AI advocate network
- More than 1,000 employees have signed up.
- Adoption
- Stoddard reports strong adoption of Gemini and widespread use of Copilot across functions.
- Measures
- Intel tracks return on investment, cycle-time improvements, and time-to-market gains.
- Hiring
- Hiring plans have not changed, though some areas may require more generalists.
- Governance
- Intel uses safeguards, permissions, data-access controls, MCP controls, and real-time observability.