Innovation and technology

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What is innovation and technology?

Directors must understand how technological change and innovation impact risk, opportunity and competitive advantage. This topic focuses on governance of digital transformation, emerging technologies and ensuring boards can anticipate and respond to technological disruption.

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Submission on Horizon 2 - Australian Cyber Security Strategy. <p>The AICD made a submission to the Department of Home Affairs’ consultation on Horizon 2 of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy.</p>
AI use by directors and boards:
Early insights. <p>An early window into how AI is shaping director and boardroom governance practices.<br />  </p>
Effective board minutes and the use of AI: A joint statement. <p>This joint AICD–Governance Institute statement examines good minutes, accountability and AI in 
a changing governance landscape.</p>

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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence governance focuses on how boards oversee the use of AI technologies that may significantly affect an organisation’s strategy, operations and risk profile. Strong AI governance supports informed decision‑making, manages ethical and regulatory risks, and helps build trust with stakeholders. Boards play a key role in setting guardrails for responsible AI use and maintaining appropriate human oversight.

By embedding AI considerations into strategy, risk management and reporting, directors can help organisations harness innovation while supporting long‑term value creation in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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Digital transformation

Digital transformation governance focuses on how boards oversee the adoption of digital technologies and new ways of working that may significantly affect an organisation’s strategy, operations and competitive position.

By embedding digital considerations into strategy, risk management and performance oversight, directors can help organisations adapt to disruption, build capability and support sustainable long‑term value creation in an increasingly digital economy.

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Cyber security

Cyber security governance focuses on how boards oversee cyber risks that may significantly affect an organisation’s operations, resilience and reputation. Strong cyber governance supports informed decision‑making, strengthens preparedness for incidents and helps maintain trust with customers, regulators and stakeholders.

Boards play a critical role in setting risk appetite, overseeing cyber resilience and ensuring clear accountability for prevention, response and recovery.

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