A recent poll shows 94% of global CEOs believe AI could provide better counsel than at least one human board member. In a controlled experiment comparing AI and human boards, the AI board scored maximum points on five governance criteria from both expert and LLM evaluators, while human boards scored significantly lower across all eight evaluation criteria.

AI-powered bots are now assuming board-level and C-suite positions, with one bot holding the title of Chief AI Officer at a publicly traded company since 2023. Traditional D&O insurance policies define "insured persons" as "natural persons," creating uncertainty about whether coverage would extend to AI-powered board members and potentially creating gaps in protection for human directors in mixed claims.

Board directors' roles have evolved from pure strategic oversight to actively shaping strategy and stewarding long-term sustainable growth amid global crises and instability. While AI has rapidly transformed business environments by strengthening risk management and decision-making capabilities, hesitancy and misunderstanding of the technology continue to limit boardroom efficiency.

Corporate boards are increasingly focusing on AI and cybersecurity oversight, with disclosures showing a significant rise in AI-related risk management. Nearly half of companies now include AI as part of their risk oversight, and many are assigning AI oversight responsibilities to board committees. Cybersecurity remains a priority, with most companies aligning with external frameworks and conducting preparedness exercises.

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