Technology
NEWS: Ethics, 26 August, 2021
CEOs who post on social media ‘more likely to trade in their own stocks’
Academics reveal “preliminary evidence” of a connection between social media activity and the likelihood of unethical business conduct.
COMMENT: Technology, 9 August, 2021
Why remote board meetings will survive the Covid pandemic
Zoom and Microsoft Teams have been godsends for my organisation and are likely here to stay, including for board meetings.
NEWS: Technology, 5 August, 2021
Changes to company law would enable use of ‘robot directors’
Researchers say that the use of artificial intelligence on boards “is possible with minor reconsiderations to the current legislation”.
COMMENT: Ransomware, 27 May, 2021
The new reality of ransomware attacks: better targeted, more damaging
Boards should be clear on how their organisation’s data and IT infrastructure is being protected against a ransomware attack.
INSIGHT: Technology, 20 May, 2021
System error: why AI without humans is a governance challenge
From the Post Office scandal to chatbots creating their own language, AI is in danger of becoming ungovernable without human intervention.
COMMENT: Technology, 17 May, 2021
Fraud vigilance should be bolstered with the aid of technology
It’s time for accountants to place less emphasis on “gut feeling” and let digital tools guide judgments in the fight against fraud.
NEWS: Webinar, 7 May, 2021
Raise your digital game: strategy, governance and skills for transformation
An upcoming Board Agenda/Diligent webinar will look at the opportunities of digital transformation and the issues it raises.
NEWS: Strategy, 20 April, 2021
Rise of the machines requires a ‘stakeholder approach’ from boards
Researchers suggest treating artificial intelligence and machine learning as a corporate responsibility issue could help mitigate its risks.
NEWS: Risk, 30 March, 2021
Experts highlight cybersecurity risk amid the pandemic
World Economic Forum report says cybersecurity is “an economic and strategy issue crucial for boards to address given the current environment”.
COMMENT: Technology, 1 March, 2021
Will your next annual report come with installation instructions?
The FRC has been considering what cutting-edge corporate reporting looks like—and it involves virtual and augmented reality.