AI in the boardroom: 5 governance actions

Deloitte (Dec 15, 2025) "AI in the boardroom: 5 governance actions" by Beena Ammanath argues that as AI use cases have grown so have the risks, exposing new governance and risk-management challenges. Cited data: 72% of boards have one or more committees responsible for risk oversight, and more than 80% have one or more risk-management experts — yet AI demands the same dedicated treatment. The five recommended actions include building executive AI fluency, expanding board subject-matter expertise by recruiting at least one AI professional onto the board, and elevating AI risk to the same dedicated oversight standard as other major enterprise risks. Useful playbook for SEA mid-market boards integrating AI oversight into 2026 work plans.