by Editor BGF | Jan 6, 2025 | AI Action Summit, News
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) recognizes the vital role of business leaders in shaping the future of democracy in the age of AI. Starting from January 8, 2025, BGF invites business leaders from the Four Pillars — the U.S., EU-UK, Japan, and India — to engage in meaningful discussions on how they can contribute to building a new democracy with AI. These discussions will focus on aligning AI development with democratic principles and working together to create a new democratic model that can be shared globally.
This dialogue will be submitted to the AI Action Summit, further supporting the outcomes of the AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10-11, 2025. BGF also supports the French government and President Macron in advancing the ethical use of AI, promoting ethical business practices with AI, and protecting democratic values when engaging with extreme nationalist governments and dictatorial regimes. Additionally, the dialogue will address AI’s role in global governance.
This roundtable will follow a flexible format, combining in-person discussions, online participation, and communication via email and mobile platforms.
By fostering collaboration and creating a platform for shared insights, BGF envisions this roundtable as an important step “On the Road to the AI Action Summit.” BGF seeks to empower business leaders to ensure that AI enhances, rather than undermines, democratic values worldwide. This effort will contribute to the creation of a new model of democracy, such as the AIWS Government 24/7, and explore how to collaborate with France to leapfrog AI in the economy, politics, and society.
by Editor BGF | Jan 6, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
On January 4, 2025, in Hanoi, selected outstanding students from the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA) gathered for an insightful discussion with Amandeep Gill, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, and recipient of the World Leader in AIWS Award. The conversation focused on the future of AI Governance, the AIWS Government 24/7, and Boston Areti AI (BAI), highlighting the transformative role of AI in governance and its potential to foster a more equitable world.
The EAA comprises exceptional students from prestigious universities such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, Columbia, Georgetown, and many others. These students are committed to advancing practical solutions for a better world through AI, aligned with the AIWS model and its initiatives. Their dedication ensures AI is applied ethically and responsibly to shape the future of global governance.
by Editor BGF | Jan 6, 2025 | News
On January 4, 2025, in Hanoi, Amandeep Gill, Under-Secretary-General and Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, and Nguyen Anh Tuan engaged in a significant discussion about the role of the United Nations in global AI governance and new UN initiatives in the Digital Compact and AI, under the leadership of Amandeep Gill. During this dialogue, they also explored the AIWS Government 24/7 initiative and Boston Areti AI (BAI), two pioneering projects designed to bring AI-driven innovation to governance.
Amandeep Gill expressed strong support for the AIWS Government 24/7, emphasizing its importance in an interview with VietnamNet:
“This 24/7 Government initiative is very important; it’s a great way to save time and resources for the entire economy. People don’t have to queue, they don’t have to waste time, but instead, they can use that time effectively.” Read the full interview here: https://vietnamnet.vn/cac-the-che-cua-chung-ta-chua-dap-ung-duoc-thach-thuc-thoi-dai-so-2360159.html.
The conversation also touched upon the upcoming AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10-11, 2025, a key event to advance ethical AI and global governance. This discussion marked the beginning of the BGF Roundtable “On the Road to the AI Action Summit” to support the French Government and President Macron, recipient of the 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award.
The roundtable will continue on January 7 and 8, 2025, featuring distinguished leaders and outstanding students from the Enlightenment in Action Alliance, setting the stage for collaborative efforts toward the future of AI governance and the promotion of democratic values in the digital age. 
by Editor BGF | Dec 30, 2024 | News
Boston – December 30, 2024 – The Boston Global Forum (BGF) is pleased to announce the formation of the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA), a dynamic international community of university students committed to harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the greater good. The EAA aspires to transform ideas into action by empowering young leaders around the world to collaborate on responsible AI development and innovative governance solutions.
A Global Collaboration
The EAA brings together students from leading universities in Boston (Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Brandeis, Boston College, Northeastern, Boston University), New York (Columbia, New York University), New England (Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania), Washington D.C. (Georgetown, George Washington, Johns Hopkins), Silicon Valley (Stanford, Berkeley), Los Angeles (UCLA, Caltech), Chicago (University of Chicago, Northwestern), and international hubs (London, Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Berlin, Munich, Zurich, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, Brussels, Stockholm, Helsinki, Vienna, Tokyo, New Delhi, Mumbai, Taipei, Tel Aviv, and Ho Chi Minh City). This alliance unites the innovation and creativity of future leaders from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.
Mission and Focus
- AI for Good: Champion ethical AI solutions that prioritize well-being, social equity, and human dignity.
- Building AIWS Government 24/7: Work with governments, companies, and partners to realize the AIWS (Artificial Intelligence World Society) Government 24/7 model, enabling continuous, transparent, and compassionate governance.
- Global Dialogue: Facilitate discussions and workshops with World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipients, World Leaders in AIWS Award recipients, distinguished leaders, policymakers, and members of the BGF network.
- Innovation and Policy: Engage in high-level policy dialogues with organizations such as the World Leadership Alliance–Club de Madrid, the Wilson Center, and the United Nations, contributing youth perspectives to AI strategy and implementation.
Key Activities
- Knowledge Exchange: Joint research on AI ethics, policy frameworks, and best practices for the global adoption of AI for good.
- Leadership Dialogue: Direct engagement with prominent figures in governance, technology, and business, focusing on ethical leadership and forward-thinking AI applications.
- Summit Contributions: Participation in events such as the AI Action Summit in Paris (February 10–11, 2025), offering fresh perspectives to steer global AI advancements, including the AIWS Government 24/7 initiative and the Boston Areti AI (BAI) program.
- Public Outreach: Publishing articles, organizing forums, and implementing community-led projects to inform and inspire society about responsible AI practices.
- Collaborations with BAI & AIWS Government 24/7: EAA members will take part in the Technology Group, Knowledge Platform Group, and Connect and Learn from Outstanding Leaders, Thinkers group of the Boston Areti AI (BAI) and AIWS Government 24/7 Program, contributing research and insights to core development efforts.
Governor Michael Dukakis, Co-Chair of Boston Global Forum:
“By founding the Enlightenment in Action Alliance, we aim to empower youth voices to shape AI as a force for public good. This alliance harnesses the talent and passion of students worldwide, enabling them to meaningfully contribute to ethical AI innovation and enlightened governance.”
Join the Movement
Students and academics are invited to become part of this visionary alliance. By participating in the EAA, members will help pave the way for a future in which AI is harnessed responsibly to foster peace, security, and equitable development. EAA stands at the crossroads of academic excellence, ethical innovation, and transformative policy, united by the core belief that AI is not merely a technology, but a moral imperative to uplift societies everywhere.
For more information about the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA) and how to join, visit:
BostonGlobalForum.org or contact [email protected].
About Boston Global Forum (BGF)
The Boston Global Forum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering global collaboration and dialogue on critical issues related to peace, security, and development. By engaging visionary leaders, academics, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, BGF aims to nurture ethical, forward-thinking approaches to solving the world’s most pressing challenges.
Media Contact:
Ramu Damodaran, BGF Executive Board Member
Email: [email protected]
Or
Tuan Nguyen, CEO of the Boston Global Forum
Email: [email protected]
by Editor BGF | Dec 30, 2024 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
Amandeep Gill, World Leader in AIWS Award recipient and United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, will visit Vietnam from January 4-6, 2025. During his visit, Ambassador Gill will meet with Vietnamese leaders, innovators, and academics to discuss advancing AI for good and contributing to the development of the AIWS Government 24/7 model. His visit underscores Vietnam’s growing role in the global AI conversation, with discussions focusing on ethical AI deployment, governance, international collaboration, the role of the United Nations in shaping AI’s future, and the equality of opportunities in AI.
