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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.

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Preparing for the Annual Meeting
New Podcast Episode
Board work is year-round. Case in point: Planning for the next proxy season starts when the current annual meeting ends.
In this episode, board member Anne Sheehan and NACD advisor Susan Paley discuss why companies hold annual shareholder meetings. They also dive into a typical annual meeting agenda and the board’s role in reviewing proxy statements.
