Ways I'm Using (and Not Using) AI on My Boards with Mike Gonski, Chair, ReachOut Australia & Carriageworks; Partner, HSF Kramer

Ways I'm Using (and Not Using) AI on My Boards with Mike Gonski, Chair, ReachOut Australia & Carriageworks; Partner, HSF Kramer

Author: Boardcycle July 20, 2025 Duration: 15:52

"It is a hundred percent not a silver bullet to anything. It's just another useful tool we need to know how to use." - Mike Gonski

Mike Gonski, Chair of ReachOut Australia and Carriageworks and Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, discusses strategic approaches to AI adoption in governance functions.

From the risks of AI minute-taking creating litigation hazards to building "walled gardens" for safe data handling, Mike shares practical frameworks for boards considering AI implementation whilst maintaining professional responsibilities and stakeholder trust.

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