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AI Risk in Due Diligence: Data, Ethics, and the Black Box Problem
Iincreasingly, we start a Technical Due Diligence to be told that the target company’s edge lies in its “AI-driven technology”. This is almost always said with confidence and with a slide or two showing impressive-looking performance metrics. But the moment we begin to examine that claim in detail, the tone changes. The conversation becomes more…
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Fractional CPTOs and AI strategy: Guiding innovation without overreach
AI is now a permanent topic in the boardroom, but not every board has the right expertise to turn that conversation into a coherent plan. Your company may already be experimenting with AI models or exploring automation, but without a clear strategy and governance framework these activities can quickly pull you away from your intended…
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The AI Mirage: Spotting Overstated Claims During Tech Due Diligence
Artificial intelligence is today’s talisman. It appears in every pitch deck, investor briefing and product brochure, promising a transformation that will outpace competitors and create outsized returns. Yet in the course of Technical Due Diligence, claims of being “AI-powered” often dissolve under scrutiny, revealing little more than experimentation or, in some cases, nothing beyond the…
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The CPTO’s Role in Shaping Responsible AI Adoption
The surge in artificial intelligence has triggered a wave of excitement, anxiety and introspection across industries. Boardrooms are awash with talk of automation, productivity gains and existential risks, while product and technology teams wrestle with a shifting foundation beneath their roadmaps. Amid this transformation, the role of the Chief Product and Technology Officer has never…
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AI in the boardroom: Governance, Risk, and the Questions every director should be asking
Artificial intelligence has shifted rapidly from a technical curiosity to a central force reshaping business, industry, and society. While much has been written about AI’s potential to drive innovation and efficiency, far less has been said about its implications for governance, and yet it is at the board level where some of the most consequential…