The Oklahoma Bar Journal April 2026

APRIL 2026 | 27 THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL Statements or opinions expressed in the Oklahoma Bar Journal are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Oklahoma Bar Association, its officers, Board of Governors, Board of Editors or staff. corporate fiduciaries to use AI only as a knowledge enhancement tool. FIDUCIARY DUTIES APPLY, REGARDLESS OF TECHNOLOGY Even in the age of AI and increasingly sophisticated technology, fiduciary duties remain the same. Corporate boards, officers and committees must always adhere to the duties of care and loyalty, an increasingly difficult task as technology evolves daily. As trusted advisors, corporate lawyers must routinely advise clients of the importance of these fiduciary duties. “The duty of care requires that fiduciaries inform themselves of material information before making decisions and act prudently in carrying out their duties.”5 The duty of care closely relates to care in the decision-making process.6 Specifically, courts generally look at how the decision was reached, not its correctness.7 To avoid liability for breaches of the duty

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