
As Board AI Use Rises, Rules And Oversight Remain Scarce
A new survey by Corporate Board Member and Diligent Institute finds boardroom adoption rising while formal governance continues to lag.

A new survey by Corporate Board Member and Diligent Institute finds boardroom adoption rising while formal governance continues to lag.

Our latest polling finds public company board members more confident in current business conditions than they were earlier this year but unclear about the future.

A new Chief Executive Group – Long-Term Stock Exchange survey of CEOs and board members finds lots of AI excitement and investment, as well as worrisome gaps in governance, strategy and safety.

Trade tensions, a new Gulf war and White House policy uncertainty weigh on directors’ outlook—but most remain confident their boards can navigate the risks.

Board members and CEOs report growing difficulty maintaining long-term focus amid shareholder demands, macro uncertainty and accelerating AI-driven change.

After three quarters at a five-year low, director confidence jumped 23 percent in December—yet the outlook for 2026 remains muted. One director’s advice: ‘Defend and survive.’