by Editor BGF | Jul 3, 2025 | News
Boston, MA – July 4, 2025
Happy July 4th, 2025.
Today, as we celebrate Independence Day in the United States, we are reminded of our enduring responsibility to use our freedoms to build a better world.
From the United States of America, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS) are dedicated to contributing to a better, safer, and more just world through the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Since 2017, AIWS has pioneered initiatives in AI Politics, Economics, Society, Education, Innovation, Healthcare, and Culture, establishing a Social Contract for the AI Age. We have advanced the AIWS-G7 Summit Initiative, AIWS Government 24/7, the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7, AIWS Esteemed Digital Assets, AIWS Music for Humanity, and the AIWS Film Park.
This year, BGF proudly celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award (2015-2025). To honor this milestone, we are producing narrative films about recipients of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award and the World Leader in AIWS Award. This meaningful project, led by Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of BGF, will bring to life the stories of the leaders who have shaped a more peaceful, democratic, and enlightened world.
Additionally, BGF and AIWS will issue Leader Digital Assets as “Leader NFTs”, ensuring that the legacies of these esteemed leaders are preserved and accessible to inspire current and future generations.
These initiatives are not abstract ideas—they are practical steps toward ensuring that AI serves humanity, upholds democratic values, and strengthens peace and security globally.
On this July 4th, I call upon every individual, everywhere, to join us at BGF and AIWS in making AIWS a reality. Together, we can ensure that the promise of AI is realized as a force for good, advancing human dignity and progress for all.
Let us work together to build a better world in the AI Age.
Warm regards,
Governor Michael Dukakis
Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Boston Global Forum
Former Governor of Massachusetts
by Editor BGF | Jul 4, 2025 | News
On this Independence Day, Let Us Renew Our Commitment to Liberty, Dignity, and the rule of law this 4th of July — principles that anchor both American democracy and global peace. Wishing the Boston Global Forum continued success in advancing these ideals around the world.
Hon. Mark R. Kennedy
Founding Director, Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition (WISC)
Member of the BGF Board of Thinkers
From its earliest days, America’s promise—“all men are created equal” and endowed with “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”—has echoed far beyond its borders. Thomas Jefferson could hardly have foreseen how his words would inspire, over centuries, desperate migrations: Irish families fleeing famine, Europeans leaving crowded ghettos, Asian laborers crossing oceans, Mexicans seeking opportunity on the other side of the border. Each wave was drawn by the same promise, unsettling old societies, transforming both the newcomers and the nation they entered.
The United States stands out among nations, not as a country defined by shared ancestry or ancient borders, but as one built around this revolutionary idea. The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor symbolizes this welcome—a beacon to generations who made the journey in search of freedom. Yet, America’s embrace of newcomers has always been complicated.
Today, as new migrants and asylum seekers arrive, they face not just the hope of opportunity but also new policies of detention and deportation. Children and families are held in facilities at the border; hundreds of thousands are sent back each year. The nation still debates: Are Jefferson’s words a universal call, or a guarded privilege?
This is not a new argument. From the beginning, Americans have disagreed about the meaning and limits of their ideals. Jefferson envisioned the Declaration as a signal to the world—a call for all to “burst their chains.” But even as he wrote, others like John Adams worried more about American security and identity, leading to measures like the Alien and Sedition Acts that restricted the rights of newcomers and has been resurrected by the Trump Administration.
Today’s struggles over immigration echo these foundational debates. Policies that detain or deport migrants reflect anxieties as old as the nation, and cast new light on the question: Who gets to claim the promise of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”?
As we celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are reminded that the American idea remains a work in progress. The call for freedom is still heard, even as the gates are guarded. The true test of the nation’s ideals lies in whether we extend them to those seeking a new beginning—or turn them away at the door.
Thomas Patterson, Harvard Professor
Co-founder of Boston Global Forum
Today we face great challenges and social turbulence. we must look beyond today’s issues of the moment to shape the world we want for future generations. this task will require that we continually experiment and test a wide range of technologies and social institutions in order to find ways of living that best promote human flourishing.
Alex Pentland, MIT and Stanford Professor
BGF Board Member
by Editor BGF | Jul 5, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
China unveiled a mosquito-sized drone designed for covert military operations and espionage — a development that’s raising alarms over the potential consequence of the tech falling into the wrong hands.
The miniature device, featuring two leaf-like wings, a black vertical body, and three hair-thin legs, was engineered to mimic the blood-sucking insect by scientists at the National University of Defense Technology in China’s Hunan province.
“Here in my hand is a mosquito-like type of robot,” said Liang Hexiang, an NUDT student who was holding the tiny drone between his fingers in a video shared by state media last weekend.
“Miniature bionic robots like this one are especially suited to information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield.”
He said the hair-raising device is capable of carrying out a wide range of military and civilian missions.
The nano-winged drone is equipped with ultra -miniature cameras and microphones to capture images, sounds, and electronic signals — with its tiny size rendering it nearly invisible to the naked eye and capable of flying past conventional radar system undetected.
Despite the technological leap, experts warned of the serious security risks the drone could pose.
“If China is able to produce mosquito-sized drones, it would likely be interested in using them for various intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tasks, especially in places that larger drones struggle to access, such as indoor areas,” Georgetown research fellow Sam Bresnick told The Telegraph.
“These drones could be used to track individuals or listen in on conversations.”
Please see full here:
https://nypost.com/2025/06/24/world-news/china-unveils-mosquito-sized-drone-designed-for-stealth-military-operations/
by Editor BGF | Jul 4, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
Boston, MA – July 4, 2025 – In a significant announcement made as part of his July 4th message, Governor Michael Dukakis, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), revealed a groundbreaking initiative by BGF and the AI World Society (AIWS): the issuance of Leader Digital Assets, to be known as “Leader NFTs.”
This pioneering project is designed to ensure that the invaluable legacies of esteemed global leaders are not only preserved but also made enduringly accessible to inspire present and future generations. The initiative will focus on recognizing recipients of both the prestigious World Leader for Peace and Security Award and the World Leader in AIWS Award.
Among the luminaries whose contributions will be honored through these innovative digital assets are transformative figures such as Shinzo Abe, Ban Ki-moon, and Sauli Niinistö. By leveraging blockchain technology, BGF and AIWS aim to create a permanent, accessible record of their leadership and dedication to peace, security, and human-centered development in the AI Age.
This move underscores AIWS’s commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technology responsibly to advance human dignity and progress, transforming abstract ideas into practical steps for a better world.
by Editor BGF | Jul 5, 2025 | News, Shaping Futures
Elon Musk’s threat to start a third major political party has been met with widespread skepticism, as critics pointed to numerous failed bids over decades to disrupt America’s two-party system.
As billionaire Elon Musk feuds with President Trump over his signature tax and domestic policy legislation, Musk has reupped his calls to launch a new political party — a daunting task even for the wealthiest person on Earth.
Musk first floated launching a third party, dubbed the “America Party,” earlier this month, part of a nasty back-and-forth between the president and the Tesla CEO that marked the likely end of their political alliance. Musk raised the idea again this week as lawmakers raced to send the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to Mr. Trump’s desk — and this time, Musk put a time limit on the plan.
“Only the richest person in the world could make a serious effort at creating a new American political party,” Brett Kappel, a veteran election lawyer, told CBS News.
Navigating 50 different state laws — and federal rules
“Political parties are creatures of the states,” Kappel said.
Each state has different legal rules for recognizing which political parties can appear on the ballot, and those hurdles “range from high to extraordinarily difficult to overcome,” he noted. In some cases, a nascent state party may need to get candidates onto the ballot by submitting large numbers of signatures, and then win a certain percentage of the vote across election cycles.
Please see full here:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elon-musk-new-america-political-party-trump-feud-harder-than-it-sounds/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/07/02/elon-musk-third-party-trump/
by Editor BGF | Jul 4, 2025 | News
Boston, MA – July 4, 2025 – Today marked a pivotal moment for the future of artificial intelligence and its profound connection to human creativity, as leaders, innovators, and musicians from around the globe convened for the first official meeting of the AI World Society (AIWS) Music for Humanity initiative.
This groundbreaking discussion, held on July 4th, 2025, transcended geographical boundaries, virtually connecting prominent voices from Boston, Vienna, Zurich, Paris, Lake Como, Tromsø (Arctic Circle, Norway), Tokyo, Hanoi, Hue, and Nha Trang (Vietnam). The primary agenda for this inaugural gathering was to deliberate on the detailed program for AIWS Music for Humanity, an initiative dedicated to fostering peace, compassion, and human-centered development through the universal language of music in the AI Age.
A standout topic during the extensive discussions was the ambitious plan to create the AIWS Peace Symphony. The Boston Global Forum (BGF) issued a global call, encouraging musicians worldwide to contribute their talents to compose this significant symphony. The AIWS Peace Symphony aims to be a monumental artistic endeavor embodying the AIWS vision for a world shaped by responsible AI – a world characterized by greater love, compassion, human dignity, and innovation.
The music of this symphony is envisioned to be deeply moving, sympathetic, and profoundly compassionate, featuring beautiful and stirring melodies. Its essence will be to inspire greater kindness, peaceful thinking, and harmonious actions among all people. Through this powerful musical creation, BGF and AIWS are committed to harnessing the transformative potential of both art and technology, building bridges of understanding and inspiring empathy across nations in an increasingly interconnected world.
Midnight Concert in Tromsø Cathedral
Image of https://www.visittromso.no/
Tromso Cathedral – Image of https://www.visittromso.no/
by Editor BGF | Jul 4, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
Message from Paris of Former Minister Elisabeth Moreno on AIWS Music for Humanity
July 4th, 2025
Dear friends and partners,
As the representative of the Boston Global Forum in France and Africa, and as part of my ongoing work with the Artificial Intelligence World Society, I am honored to express my full support for this powerful initiative that places art and culture at the heart of technological development.
In these times of profound transformation, where artificial intelligence and digital technologies are reshaping our world at an unprecedented pace, it is more urgent than ever to safeguard what makes us truly human: our ability to create, to feel, to dream, and to envision a more just, beautiful, and inclusive society.
Art is not a luxury. It’s is a mirror of who we are, a force for social change, and a universal language that bridges divides and brings people together. It helps us make sense of progress, question its direction, and inspire more ethical, inclusive, and sustainable uses of technology.
By weaving together the sensitive language of culture and the transformative power of innovation, we have a unique opportunity to reconnect artificial intelligence with emotional intelligence, and to build bridges between technological performance and human responsibility.
I deeply believe that the most impactful solutions of the 21st century will emerge from unexpected alliances between artists, engineers, thinkers, and citizens.
The future we want must be as beautiful as it is smart, as human as it is connected, as creative as it is strategic.
To all those working to bring this vision to life, thank you. You have my deepest respect and unwavering support.
Warm regards,
Élisabeth Moreno
President of the Social & Environmental Impact Fund Ring Capital
Representative of the Boston Global Forum for France & Africa
Member of the Artificial Intelligence World Society (AIWS)
Message from Vienna and Zurich on AIWS Music for Humanity
Vienna and Zurich, July 4th, 2025
A few years ago, the 10th Symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven was performed, yet hardly anyone took notice. As we all know, one of the most famous individuals only composed nine symphonies. And his Ninth was his Mount Everest.
For those not too familiar with Ludwig van Beethoven and the purpose and thinking he put into each of his creations: his 32nd piano sonata is a response to Wolfgang von Goethe’s famous “Faust.” His last string quartet was the culmination of a cycle designed by the friend of democracy, ensuring that each of the four voices – represented by the first violin, the second, the viola, and the violoncello – contributed the utmost of their individuality to something that ended up being more than just “four.”
The idea of having the best experts sit together and analyze Beethoven’s sketches for a theoretical 10th symphony, combined with the best AI available then (meaning a few years ago), wasn’t good enough to produce something that could truly stand in for a real Ludwig van Beethoven.
Not a few will argue: AI in the year 2025 is much better than it was in 2020 or 2015. True. But I’m not sure if Beethoven, Bach, or Brahms would have been interested in “mirroring,” or cheap competition and ego. They were dedicated to striving for the best – signing their work with “Soli Deo Gloria” (To the Glory of God), as Johann Sebastian Bach did.
As long as the arts (with music as their most inspirational servant) and those masters in AI (who recognize the dedication it takes to understand what Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms fully understood) manage to work hand-in-hand under the guiding principle of serving the SDGs, we can look forward to an inspirational future. We are already grateful to the masters from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras.
If there is one place where this dialogue can be started and maintained, it is the Boston Global Forum.
Roland Schatz,
Founder and CEO of Media Tenor International
Senior Advisor to United Nations Under Secretary General
Message from AIWS House at Nha Trang on the AIWS Peace Symphony
Nha Trang, Vietnam – July 4th, 2025
From the serene shores of one of the world’s most beautiful bays, the AIWS House in Nha Trang extends its warmest greetings on this significant July 4th.
Nha Trang, a city renowned for its tranquil beauty, the profound knowledge it embraces, and the inherent kindness of its people, stands ready to embrace a new chapter in global collaboration. This is the land where the great Dr. Alexandre Yersin lived and made immense contributions, a legacy that continues to inspire our commitment to humanity.
Today, with immense pride and anticipation, Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa announces its readiness to host, foster, and fully support the launching and performance of the AIWS Peace Symphony together with our esteemed partners in Boston. Just as Governor Michael Dukakis presented a special gift – a picture beautifully connecting Boston and Nha Trang – to the leaders of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa in May 2024 at Harvard Kennedy School, we are now poised to deepen this bond through the universal language of music.
We look forward to collaborating hand-in-hand with Boston, leveraging the power of music and the spirit of humanity to shape a better world in the AI Age.
From Hue, Vietnam: Ambassador Bach Tra’s Message for AIWS Music for Humanity
July 4th, 2025
I am deeply committed to the vision of the AI World Society – a world where artificial intelligence serves humanity’s highest ideals, fostering peace, compassion, and human-centered development. I pledge to dedicate my efforts wholeheartedly to this crucial movement.
In my capacity as Ambassador, I commit to bringing the beautiful culture and music of Vietnam to the forefront of AIWS Music for Humanity. Through artistic expression, I believe we can build bridges of understanding, soothe divides, and inspire empathy across nations. My hope is to contribute significantly to the creation of a better, more compassionate, and truly human-centered world, helping the AI World Society realize its transformative vision.
I present my singing the song ‘Spring Has Already Come,’ to people everywhere, with the wish that the world may be enveloped in love, compassion, and innovation.
Artist Bach Tra, Ambassador for the AIWS Music for Humanity
From New Delhi, India: Ambassador Malhotra‘s Message for AIWS Music for Humanity
Music serves as a powerful source for good. It is a universal language that resonates regardless of culture, ethnicity or country of origin. It gives hope, optimism, comfort and solace even in the darkest hours and corners. We need it by our side now, in these troubled times for the world, more than ever before.
Kamal Malhotra
Distinguished Visiting Professor,
NALSAR University of Law,
Hyderabad, India
Former Head, United Nations, Vietnam, Türkiye, Malaysia
by Editor BGF | Jun 28, 2025 | News
June 28, 2025 – Hotel Kämp, Helsinki, Finland
This afternoon, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Chair and CEO of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), met with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö (2012–2024) in a friendly atmosphere at the prestigious Hotel Kämp to explore the creation of a special narrative film about his distinguished leadership. The film will be part of the esteemed AIWS Film Park series, spotlighting leaders honored with the World Leader for Peace and Security Award, which Niinistö received in 2018 for his contributions to global peace and cybersecurity.
The discussion focused on crafting a cinematic tribute to Niinistö’s tenure, highlighting pivotal moments such as his leadership during Finland’s 2023 NATO accession following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and his diplomatic engagements with President Vladimir Putin. He also shared insights on his economic stewardship as Finance Minister (1996–2003), reducing unemployment from 16.6% to 6.3%, and founding the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats in 2017.
Looking ahead, Niinistö offered his vision for the AI World Society (AIWS), emphasizing innovative governance and technology’s role in building a sustainable, peaceful world.
Mr. Tuan expressed enthusiasm, stating, “President Niinistö’s legacy of resilience and diplomacy is a cornerstone for AIWS Film Park. This film will inspire millions, showcasing how leadership can shape a peaceful, innovative future.” The collaboration aims to integrate Niinistö’s narrative into the AIWS ecosystem, potentially involving Finnish filmmakers and AI-generated visuals, with a release targeted for the 2025–2026 AIWS initiatives. Further discussions will finalize the film’s scope and production timeline, and Mr. Tuan invited President Niinistö to join and speak at the BGF Conference on November 4, 2025, at Harvard University Loeb House.
This meeting underscores BGF’s commitment to honoring global leaders through cultural and technological innovation.
by Editor BGF | Jun 28, 2025 | News
Governor Michael Dukakis, a former Massachusetts Governor (1975–1979, 1983–1991) and 1988 U.S. Presidential candidate, chairs the AIWS Asset Board. Co-founding and chairing the Boston Global Forum (BGF) with Nguyen Anh Tuan in 2012, he has driven AIWS as an initiative, a political, social, and economic model addressing global challenges like AI ethics and cybersecurity. As Chair, Dukakis ensures the Board upholds integrity and transparency in issuing Esteemed Digital Assets (designated as Leader Tokens), leveraging his experience to balance technological innovation with humanistic values. However, the establishment often portrays him as a technocratic figure, potentially overlooking his broader social commitments to education, rail infrastructure, and autism advocacy.
AIWS Asset Board Introduction
The AIWS Asset Board, under Dukakis’s leadership, oversees the creation and distribution of Esteemed Digital Assets—blockchain-certified NFTs honoring World Leaders for Peace and Security, World Leaders in AIWS, and Foundational Leaders. The Board includes:
- Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-chair and CEO of BGF,
- Alex Pentland, MIT Professor,
- Thomas Patterson, Harvard Kennedy School Professor,
- David Silbersweig, Harvard Medical School Professor,
- Nazli Choucri, MIT Political Science Professor,
- Elisabeth Moreno, Former French Minister,
- Yasuhide Nakayama, Former Japanese State Minister,
- Audrey Tang, Former Taiwan Digital Minister,
- Glen Weyl, Plurality Institute Founder,
- Ramu Damodaran, First Chief of UN Academic Impact.
The Board ensures assets reflect AIWS’s mission—advancing peace, democracy, and ethical AI—countering establishment biases toward profit-driven tech narratives.
Role in Issuing Esteemed Digital Assets
The AIWS Asset Board directs the issuance of Esteemed Digital Assets (Leader Tokens), starting with 10–20 tokens per honoree (e.g., Abe’s 2015, von der Leyen’s 2020, Niinistö’s 2018 award footage, Dukakis’s 1988 speech).
