{
  "id": 19335676,
  "title": "Bots in the boardroom: Could an AI ever replace board directors?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/bots-in-the-boardroom-could-an-ai-ever-replace-board-directors",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-10T12:04:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/11/10/bots-in-the-boardroom-could-an-ai-ever-replace-board-directors/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into boardrooms, with some companies considering giving AI a seat at the table. Software such as Diligent's board bot helps directors share documents and run meetings, while AI agents assist with agenda planning and analysis. However, the question remains: how far can AI go in the boardroom? Some executives are enthusiastic about the potential of AI, even suggesting that it could replace a few board members. One CEO expressed interest in pricing AI at half the cost of human directors, hinting at the possibility of replacing board members entirely. AI could also help mitigate human bias and stimulate thought-provoking discussions by challenging directors' assumptions. While AI brings benefits such as quick information assimilation and unbiased decision-making, it should not have formal voting rights due to legal and ethical concerns. Some companies, like Lloyds Banking Group and Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company, have already tested AI support in boardroom activities, but most boards are still cautious. Only about half of U.S. public companies have a board-specific AI policy, indicating a lack of clear guidance on how to best utilize this technology.",
  "summary": "Boards are using AI to summarize papers, rehearse meetings, and challenge management, often without a formal policy. As directors grow more comfortable with the technology, experts discuss what the boardroom of the future may look like.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}