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Fortune
Sheryl Estrada

AI governance becomes a board mandate as operational reality lags

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Good morning. At Fortune 500 companies, AI governance has become a top priority for boards, as many are still working to deploy AI at scale.

Sedgwick, a global risk and claims administration partner, published its 2026 forecasting report identifying key AI trends across sectors. The results contend that 70% of Fortune 500 executives surveyed say their companies have AI risk committees, 67% report progress on AI infrastructure, and 41% have a dedicated AI governance team. Yet only 14% say they are fully ready for AI deployment, underscoring a growing gap between formal governance structures and real-world AI readiness.

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