AI agents are already operating inside organisations, often without clear oversight. Learn why AI agent governance is a board-level issue, the key risks involved, and what leaders must put in place before incidents force action.

Boards are under growing pressure to understand AI without falling for hype. Drawing on research from MIT CISR and Wharton/INSEAD, this article explores what digital and AI competence really means at board level, why technology should support rather than replace human judgment, and how expectations of board members are changing