AI in the Boardroom: Empowering Independent Board Oversight

PwC (Feb 12, 2025) "AI in the Boardroom: Empowering Independent Board Oversight" finds 35% of board members say their boards have already integrated AI — including generative AI — into oversight activities, while nearly 2 in 5 directors believe their boards have not received enough education on AI despite widespread adoption initiatives. Directors are using AI to summarise voluminous board materials, surface insights from data, benchmark public disclosures, enable scenario planning, explore market trends and pressure-test strategy. The piece argues AI narrows information asymmetry between directors and management when applied thoughtfully, and recommends a proactive governance framework developed jointly with the CEO, management and legal advisors. Useful sizing for SEA mid-market boards starting AI pilots.