Boards are woefully unprepared for AI. Here's how they can start to catch up

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Among the top issues on board agendas in 2024, generative AI stands out as the most urgent and potentially vexing.

AI technology is rapidly becoming more sophisticated and accessible, ushering companies into unfamiliar territory and raising questions about data security, the future of work, and—considering who is largely driving its development and adoption—AI’s potential impact on underrepresented groups. It’s clear that generative AI will bring disruptions to companies in every sector, and it’s fair to ask whether boards are equipped to deal with its implications.