Companies Grapple With Limits in Bringing AI Into the Boardroom

The newest member of the corporate boardroom may add just the impersonal touch companies are looking for.

Increasingly, some companies are using generative artificial intelligence in corporate governance decisions—from sales and marketing issues to finance and legal services. Many boards are treading slowly, however, both due to privacy and security concerns and because, according to recent surveys, most directors aren’t knowledgeable about using AI tools.

Nonetheless, directors see advantages in bringing Gen AI into their decision-making process expecting their co-pilots are leading them to better conclusions. It lightens their burden and provides the best options backed with massive amounts of ...