AI issues make the priority list for SEC division under new management

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s examination division will continue to focus on artificial intelligence as a top priority, a year after the Biden administration emphasized the issue in the division’s annual agenda for the first time.

The SEC on Nov. 17 released “Fiscal Year 2026 Examination Priorities: Division of Examinations,” addressing AI issues such as enhanced cybersecurity risks and uses of AI tools.

“Examinations are an important component to accomplishing the agency’s mission, but they should not be a...