The board’s role in managing emerging AI risks
Board directors are finally asking the right questions about AI risk—but most companies aren't ready to answer them.
Why it matters
As AI deployment accelerates across enterprises, governance and risk management at the board level is becoming a critical differentiator. This McKinsey discussion highlights the gap between AI adoption velocity and organizational readiness to manage emerging risks.
The key facts
7 to knowMcKinsey convenes cybersecurity executives and board directors on AI governance
Focus on board-level oversight of AI risk management
Emerging risks framing suggests regulatory/compliance implications for enterprise leadership
McKinsey panel of cybersecurity executives and board directors
Focus on board governance frameworks for emerging AI risks
Published May 2026 — signals board-level AI governance maturation
Combines cybersecurity and AI risk domains
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Publisher excerpt: Leading cybersecurity executives and board directors discuss the challenges and opportunities of AI.