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Boards’ AI Focus Centers on Cybersecurity

Public company boards’ focus on artificial intelligence (AI) has reached new levels, with the cybersecurity component taking center stage. This follows Anthropic’s announcement of its Claude Mythos model in April, which specializes in finding security flaws in software. 

The Q2 2026 survey was in the field from June 16 to June 30 and asked directors to identify the top business issues on their boards’ agendas for Q3 2026. The survey captured responses from the 132 respondents serving on publicly traded company boards. 

 

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Our 24,000+ members represent 94% of the Fortune 1000 and the full spectrum of industries and services.

Graph of NACD Full-Board Members by Type of Company including 72%-Public Companies, 17%-Private Companies, 9%-Nonprofit, and 2%-Other

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Refreshing the Boardroom

 

New Podcast Episode

Board refreshment may seem like a numbers game at some companies: years served, age reached. But curiosity, not tenure, is a key factor that determines whether a director still contributes effectively.

In this episode, Evelyn Dilsaver, a director on the board of Bailard, Health Equity, and Somnigroup International, and NACD advisor Susan Paley discuss board refreshment strategies. They also explore the mechanisms used for board refreshment and why board culture and refreshment go hand in hand.