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# Boards in the Exponential Era: AI Governance & Board Intelligence for Directors

ICDM's active programme places decision integrity at the centre of AI governance, stressing that AI outputs are only as reliable as the data, controls, and assumptions behind them — and that boards must define decision rights, establish accountability, and identify blind spots before AI is embedded in workflows. For SEA scale-up founders navigating rapid AI adoption, the programme provides a board-level oversight architecture — covering what to escalate, what committees should own, and what evidence to demand — directly addressing AI-assisted decision frameworks and decision-log accountability. Directors leave with clarity on where their boards are well-positioned and where blind spots need addressing over the next 12–24 months.

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Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) (https://icdm.com.my/public-programme/boards-in-the-exponential-era-ai-governance-board-intelligence-for-directors)

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