Highlights: Measuring Risk – AI & Cybersecurity in the Boardroom: 2nd Princeton CorpGov Forum

Boards are heavily funding AI and cybersecurity despite limited understanding of the technologies and risks.

AI is making cybercrime easier, increasing threats like ransomware, fraud, deepfakes, and social engineering.

Companies are shifting cybersecurity discussions from technical concerns to financial risk management.

Businesses now expect AI to deliver measurable value through efficiency, revenue growth, and competitive advantage.

Panelists compared today’s AI boom to the dot-com era, while stressing AI’s long-term impact and growing energy demands.

Paul Haaga ’70, Former Chairman, Capital Research and Management Company; Chair of the Board, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation; Board Director, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution

Ned Nalle ’76, President, Copper Beeches, Inc.; Previously, ION Media Networks, ABC Studios, President, Universal Worldwide Television, Universal Studios 

Thomas Courtney, Jr. ’86, President and CEO, The Courtney Group

Curtis Glovier ’86, S’87, P’19, P’25, Chief Investment Officer, Star Mountain Capital​

Robert Maciejko ’88, Founder, Board AI Institute; Managing Partner, Oaks Prime Family Office​

John Evans ’91, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Tractus Asia​

Phillip Escaravage ’97, CEO, Gift Games

Kevin McLaughlin ’97, Vice President, Brand and Corporate Marketing, Dataiku​

Doyl Burkett ’98, Managing Partner and Founder, Integrity Growth Partners​

Brian O’Kelley ’99, Co-Founder and CEO,  Scope3 

Ari I. Weinberg ’99, Contributor, Pensions & Investments; Board member, HBS Club…