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Only 26% of Directors Discuss AI at Every Board Meeting, Global Survey Finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a core driver of enterprise strategy, risk management and long-term value creation. Yet most boards are not addressing it consistently. According to new global research from Protiviti and BoardProspects, only 26% of corporate boards discuss AI at every board meeting. At the same time, however, organizations that regularly address AI at the board level have realized significantly higher returns compared to those that do not.
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