Variations of this are playing out in C-suites everywhere. Agentic AI—goal-directed, contextually aware, autonomous systems able to call other software tools, make complex decisions, and take actions—is creating a tussle for turf at the top. The question of who controls AI is the critical org-chart issue at the dawn of the AI era, and it will influence a company’s strategy, investment levels, and the distribution of power and influence among leaders.