In recent years, many of us have enjoyed the convenience of AI assistants that retrieve information and perform basic tasks. However, a new generation of technology is emerging: AI agents, capable of much more than simple queries. These advanced AI models and algorithms can autonomously make decisions in real time, navigate complex scenarios, and seamlessly interact with various applications and platforms. Leading AI labs worldwide are racing to develop agents with enhanced reasoning, extended memory, and heightened interactivity.
The Boston Global Forum (BGF), through its AI World Society Initiative, pioneered the concept of AI Assistants in its Social Contract for the AI Age (2020). Building on this foundation, BGF has introduced Boston Areti AI (BAI)—an AI agent specifically designed to support and empower leaders. This innovation represents a significant step toward dynamic, decision-making AI dedicated to advancing human well-being, fostering compassion and innovation, and embedding core human values in its service to citizens worldwide.
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