AI failures can disrupt critical operations and damage customer trust. Boards and executives must treat AI operational resilience as a core governance responsibility—not just a technical issue—to safeguard business continuity and reputation.
NIST’s August 2026 TEVV-Athlon draft makes real-world AI evaluation a current governance issue. Businesses should connect every test to pre-agreed acceptance thresholds, a named decision owner and clear retest triggers.
AI failures can disrupt critical operations and amplify risks. Boards and executives must move beyond compliance to embed AI resilience as a strategic priority, focusing on clear ownership, continuous monitoring, and agile response capabilities.