What are the fundamental leadership capabilities that are needed for an era of exponential technology and AI innovation?

In the era of tech & AI innovation, leaders should look at below:-

AI & Digital Literacy - Understanding the impact of the tech & tool and not only the tool.
Ethical Responsibility - Leading the changes with ethical framework and responsibility
Strategic Thinking - Foresee the future.
Balance with Human Decision- Balance technology, speed with human decisions.

Adapting these will build the future in right direction

Resilience and resilience to adapt to everyday changes.

Strategic vision with tactical execution, Continuous optimization of processes in place, Accountability, Being disruptive in enabling the AI for business processes, Effective risk management in case of contingencies, Being a lifelong student, Share, mentor and empower others.

Ethics and integrity in leadership needs to be paramount. In our new age of AI innovation, where trust in the people that are managing the processes seems to be lacking, leadership will fail. 

I know, we can talk about vision, intellect, energy, communication skills, tech savvy, risk-taking and a long list of other great (and needed) attributes. But, remember.... Darth Vader was well-trained - and used those skills for evil.  

So... strive to be beyond reproach in your professional dealings.  

AI requires responsible thinking from the management. They need to understand the business need and not just go for "having some AI in the company". Education is needed on all levels and do not forget one thing. AI  is really important to be on the competitive edge AND requires enormous of amount of energy. Use it responsibly.