AI Board Readiness

Generative AI (GenAI) is fast becoming a catalyst for change in the corporate world, moving beyond tech circles to influence decision-making and governance at the highest levels. Boardrooms, often defined by tradition and caution, are now experimenting with GenAI to improve oversight, streamline processes, and enhance strategic insight – and, in some cases, may be experimenting with this new technology in ways that open their organizations up to risks.

The latest Director Confidence Index (September 2025 DCI) polling from Diligent Institute and Corporate Board Member, a focus-group style survey of a select group of U.S. public company directors, finds that AI is gaining traction in some boardrooms.

This trend prompts important questions: How frequently are directors using AI, what systems are they using, and for what board tasks?