A striking new story is taking shape in corporate America. Some of the most recognizable Fortune 500 CEOs are stepping down as AI becomes a defining question about what kind of executive is best suited to lead the next phase of the business.
That reflects a meaningful shift. For years, AI was treated as one strategic priority among many. Now, at companies like Walmart, Coca-Cola, and Adobe, it is increasingly looking like the dividing line between one leadership era and the next.
