by Editor BGF | Apr 25, 2025 | News
Cyber Ambassador of Taiwan
Recipient of the World Leader in AI World Society Award
Harvard University, Loeb House – 17 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA
April 22, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
Governor Dukakis, Co-Chairs Mr. Tuan and Professor Patterson, distinguished guests—good morning.
Standing in Harvard’s Loeb House to receive the World Leader in AIWS Award, I feel honored — and compelled. Climate shocks, border crises, cyber-conflict: today’s threats travel at machine speed, yet their solutions still rely on the tempo of human trust. Our task is to keep that trust synchronized—twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
People often ask what a “Cyber Ambassador” does. I answer: I help societies steer through transformative technologies. The word cyber comes from the Greek kybernetes, “to steer,” and it was Norbert Wiener who gave “cybernetics” its modern meaning here in Boston.
Today’s Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7 shows how purposeful steering can turn artificial intelligence into assistive intelligence, technology that amplifies our collective wisdom and compassion.
Why does this matter? Consider five sets of figures from Taiwan’s past decade of digital democracy:
- First, over 20 000 participants in the g0v civic-tech network have “forked” government websites into open-source versions that citizens actually prefer.
- Second, 500 000 citizens joined the 2014 Sunflower rallies, livestreamed by those same volunteers, pushing the government to adopt radical transparency as our national ethos.
- Third, The gov.tw platform—visited by 10 000 people every day—has given everyone in Taiwan a direct voice in policy, and 80 % of issues deliberated on vTaiwan have led to decisive action.
- Fourth, During COVID-19, an open-data “mask map” went live in 48 hours; Taiwan avoided lockdowns entirely, yet our economy grew by more than 12 % during the three years of pandemic.
- Last but not the least, today 91 % of Taiwanese say democracy is “fairly good”, our 15 years olds top the world in terms of civic knowledge, and and we rank among the least socially polarized societies globally.
And because no democracy is an island—not even Taiwan—those civic muscles must expand across oceans, cultures, and time zones. When one society’s guardrails wobble, tremors ripple everywhere.
I accept this award on behalf of communities that made those numbers possible. Their lesson is simple: sunlight is an immunization against manipulation. That’s the lesson of every number I just shared.
Looking ahead, I pledge two principles:
1. Prosocial Participation
Every stakeholder—citizen, startup, civil-society group—deserves a real-time seat at the policy table. Pilots in Bowling Green, Kentucky and the “Engaged California” platform are bringing the Taiwan model here to the US.
2. Plurality over Polarization
Diversity is not noise; it is a chorus. Deliberative systems must surface shared ground without erasing minority insight, proving that the remedy for polarization is not fewer voices, but more choices. Here in the US, the Utah Digital Choice Act paves the ground of freedom of movement across social networks.
Let me end by returning to its beginning, by reading a poem I wrote in 2016 — my Job Description:
When we see “internet of things,” let’s make it an internet of beings. When we see “virtual reality,” let’s make it a shared reality.
When we see “machine learning,” let’s make it collaborative learning. When we see “user experience,” let’s make it about human experience.
When we hear “the singularity is near,” let us remember: the Plurality is here.
May 2025 be remembered as the year we chose transparency over fear, collaboration over coercion, and vigilance over complacency.
Today, I am proud to serve, and prouder still to learn with all of you. Remember, Taiwan can help—and so can Boston, Tokyo, and every community that believes we can free the future — together.
Thank you for your kind attention. Live long and prosper
by Editor BGF | Apr 20, 2025 | News, Shaping Futures
On April 22, 2025, at Harvard University’s Loeb House, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) will unveil the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7, a visionary framework to transform finance into a force for good. Inspired by Élisabeth Moreno’s call to power progress 24/7 and the Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, this Accord redefines AI-driven finance with bold, pioneering ideas blending ethics, inclusion, and global unity. Here are its most groundbreaking innovations, lighting the path to a new financial enlightenment.
1. Measuring Values: Trust Score and Peace Finance Index
The Accord operationalizes transparency and equity through a pioneering Metrics Framework in the AIWS Knowledge System. The Trust Score (0-100) quantifies trust via transparency (30%, e.g., blockchain audits), user satisfaction (30%, via surveys), ethical compliance (20%, per AIWS 7-Layer Ethical Model), and reliability (20%, e.g., 99.9% uptime), targeting 80+ by 2027. It ensures platforms like Awa’s solar project in Senegal are trusted.
The Peace Finance Index measures social impact, combining financial inclusion (40%, e.g., serving 1.2 billion unbanked, per World Bank), gender equity (30%, e.g., 20% more women’s loans by 2028), and economic stability (30%, e.g., 5% Gini coefficient reduction), aiming for 10% improvement in regions like Ha Long Bay by 2028. A BGF Task Force for Financial Metrics, launching May 2025, will design these KPIs with global stakeholders—a first in AI governance.
2. Democratizing Finance: AIWS Citizen Forum
The AIWS Citizen Forum, launching Q3 2025 by Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA) members, empowers 1,000 participants globally to co-design tools like digital wallets and budgeting dashboards. Using AI-assisted deliberation (e.g., Polis platform), citizen juries (100 members per pilot) ensure inclusivity. Blockchain-verified votes and offline kiosks bridge digital divides, scaling to 50,000 users by 2027. This transparency, inspired by Audrey Tang, makes citizens architects of finance, as Moreno’s “democratization” envisions.
3. Uniting the Globe: Boston Ethics Finance Protocol (ABEHP)
The Boston Ethics Finance Protocol (ABEHP) prevents ethical arbitrage, standardizing AI auditing across G7/G20 for bias (90% bias-free decisions), transparency (100% blockchain traceability), and inclusivity (20% underserved access by 2028). A Q4 2025 summit launches ABEHP, with 2027 pilots (e.g., Japan’s digital yen, France’s green bonds) targeting 50% G20 adoption by 2028. Coordinated by BGF’s Global Alliance for Digital Governance with 5% tax-break incentives, ABEHP fosters trust, echoing Moreno’s “unity.”
4. Ethical Innovation: AIWS Finance Labs and Cybersecurity Hubs
AIWS Finance Labs in Boston, Tokyo, and Nha Trang fund 1,000 startups by 2028 (50% women- or minority-led) with $100M, supporting projects like Senegal’s solar initiatives. Photonic computing cuts AI energy use by 30% by 2027, aligning with BGF’s 2030 carbon-neutral goal. Fifty FFRI-inspired cybersecurity hubs, modeled on Japan’s cyber defense, ensure 99.9% threat detection by 2028, safeguarding finance.
5. Trust Through Recognition: AIWS Ethical Finance Leadership Award
The AIWS Ethical Finance Leadership Award, starting 2025, honors leaders and firms for transparency, fairness, and public service. Recognizing role models like Moreno’s Ring Capital, it fosters ethical excellence, inspiring action as in The Laughing Knight’s triumph.
by Editor BGF | Apr 20, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
The Shinzo Abe Film, the inaugural production of the AIWS Film Park’s Esteemed Leaders Series, honors Shinzo Abe, recipient of the 2015 World Leader for Peace and Security Award. This cinematic tribute celebrates his visionary leadership, which reshaped Japan’s role on the global stage and continues to inspire democratic cooperation through the Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security of the Boston Global Forum (BGF).
Produced by BGF and the Michael Dukakis Institute for Leadership and Innovation, the film is crafted in a lyrical, epic, and poetic style. It captures key historical moments, transformative decisions, emotional reflections—including the tragedy of his assassination—and the profound resilience that defined his leadership.
Leveraging the AI-powered capabilities of the AIWS Film Park’s StudioVerse, the film integrates:
- Real-time AI-assisted editing
- VR/AR immersive scenes
- iPhone-shot personal footage
- And a globally resonant visual palette—featuring the beauty of Japanese culture (Cherry Blossoms, Mount Fuji) alongside global landmarks in Boston, Tokyo, Paris, Nha Trang, and Harvard.
Rooted in the values of the AI World Society (AIWS), the 7-Layer Ethical Framework, and aligned with the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7, this film embodies the spirit of global enlightenment, courage, and cooperation. It invites audiences around the world to reflect on a legacy that continues to guide a peaceful and principled future.
by Editor BGF | Apr 20, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
The AIWS Film Park, launched by the Boston Global Forum on March 11, 2025, proudly unveils its Esteemed Leaders Series, a groundbreaking collection of short films celebrating the lives and legacies of remarkable global figures. Beginning with recipients of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award and the World Leader in AIWS Award, this series captures significant, memorable, and historical stories of leaders who have shaped our world with courage, vision, and compassion.
Crafted in a bold new cinematic format, these films blend AI-driven storytelling, immersive visuals, and emotional depth to touch the hearts of viewers. Powered by the innovative tools of AIWS Film Park’s StudioVerse—featuring real-time AI editing, VR/AR capabilities, and ethical production values aligned with AIWS’s 7-Layer Ethical Model and the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7—each short film delivers a powerful narrative in a compact, impactful package. Filmmakers leverage accessible technologies, such as iPhones for high-quality video capture, enhanced by StudioVerse’s advanced post-production to democratize creation. Designed to inspire and resonate, the series invites audiences to reflect on leadership, humanity, and a better future.
The films showcase noble, beautiful scenes from global cultural and intellectual hubs: Boston, Washington DC, Tokyo, Paris, Rome, Nha Trang, Ha Long; iconic castles, palaces, classical concert halls; prestigious offices of presidents and prime ministers; intellectual capitals like Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, Oxford, Cambridge; and breathtaking national parks with legendary stories. Screenwriting embraces a lyrical, epic, and poetic style, weaving narratives that elevate the soul.
The inaugural film honors Shinzo Abe, 2015 World Leader for Peace and Security Award Recipient, a visionary whose Indo-Pacific strategy and commitment to global cooperation continue to inspire AIWS’s mission. Through evocative visuals, heartfelt storytelling, and cutting-edge technology, this film sets the tone for a series that illuminates the triumphs and trials of esteemed leaders, fostering global enlightenment in the AI Age.
Join us on this cinematic journey, where history meets innovation, and stories of leadership stir the soul.
by Editor BGF | Apr 20, 2025 | News
Boston – April 20, 2025
In a transformative move that merges technology, ethics, and artistic vision, the AIWS Film Park, an initiative of the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS), announces the creation of StudioVerse—a groundbreaking global network of AI-powered studios dedicated to advancing peace, democracy, and enlightened creativity through film and immersive storytelling.
StudioVerse will connect a worldwide constellation of creative studios, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence to enable collaborative production, multilingual storytelling, real-time editing, and AI-assisted filmmaking. This initiative marks a new chapter in the integration of technology and cultural diplomacy.
StudioVerse is founded on four core missions:
- Documenting the lives and legacies of esteemed world leaders who promote peace, democracy, and innovation—including figures such as Shinzo Abe, Governor Michael Dukakis, Audrey Tang, and President Emmanuel Macron.
- Promoting AIWS standards and values—pluralism, freedom, human rights, and ethical AI—through digital art and cinematic storytelling.
- Creating immersive, AI-assisted experiences for public diplomacy, civic engagement, and education that inspire reflection, dialogue, and global cooperation.
- Supporting youth voices and local creativity with a global reach, especially through collaboration with the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA)—a vibrant community of outstanding students from top universities including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, UCLA, Columbia, Yale, Oxford, and Cambridge.
“StudioVerse represents a new civilization of creativity, where AI and humanity co-author the stories that define our shared AIWS values and standards,” said Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of the Boston Global Forum.
Rooted in the vision of AIWS for the New Democracy, StudioVerse will act as a cultural and intellectual force for good—using technology not only to entertain, but to enlighten, unite, and elevate. Through its films, experiences, and educational tools, StudioVerse will empower emerging leaders and global audiences to shape a future grounded in ethical innovation and human dignity.
by Editor BGF | Apr 20, 2025 | News
Cambridge, MA – April 21, 2025
On April 21 afternoon at Harvard Business School, a high-level strategic dialogue will convene to advance the New Economic Alliance Initiative, a bold cooperative framework among the United States, Japan, India, Vietnam, South Korea, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
Minister Elisabeth Moreno, former French Minister and Co-Founder of the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7, will meet with Honorable Mark Kennedy and the Boston Global Forum (BGF) Coordinator Team to discuss strategic deployment of the alliance—centered on finance, technology cooperation, and long-term resilience.
The discussion will address critical issues including:
- Strengthening democratic nations’ capacity in finance and AI-driven innovation
- Establishing a trusted, rules-based economic and technological alliance
- Confronting economic and geopolitical challenges—particularly those posed by China
This dialogue marks a significant milestone toward implementing the New Economic Alliance, inspired by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Indo-Pacific vision and rooted in the principles of the AI World Society (AIWS) and the New Democracy Economy.
by Editor BGF | Apr 20, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
On Easter Sunday April 20, 2025, Audrey Tang, Cyber Ambassador of Taiwan and 2025 World Leader in AIWS Award recipient, met with Minister Elisabeth Moreno, former French Minister and Co-Founder of the Boston Finance Accord, at Harvard University for a meaningful conversation on the development of the AIWS Film Park. The dialogue was joined by Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of the Boston Global Forum (BGF).
Together, they explored the power of AI-driven storytelling to preserve the legacies of enlightened leaders and promote ethical values through cinematic innovation. As part of this vision, BGF and the AIWS Film Park announced plans to produce a feature film about Audrey Tang, celebrating her pioneering contributions to digital democracy, civic technology, and pluralistic governance.
The discussion highlighted how the AIWS Film Park will serve as a global cultural platform—merging artificial intelligence, media innovation, and public service—to advance the ideals of the AI World Society (AIWS) and the New Democracy movement.
by Editor BGF | Apr 19, 2025 | News
Agenda
BGF Conference: Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7
📍 Harvard University Loeb House, 17 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA
📅 Tuesday, April 22, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
8:00 AM – 8:20 AM
Registration & Welcome Coffee
- Arrival and networking for global leaders and innovators.
8:20 AM – 8:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
Speaker: Thomas Patterson, Co-Founder of the Boston Global Forum, Harvard Professor
- Introduction to the conference’s purpose: ethical AI governance for finance.
- Reflections on AIWS’s legacy, the Tokyo Accord, and Shinzo Abe’s vision.
- Video Message: Minister Minoru Kiuchi on Japan’s role in AI-driven governance.
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Opening Remarks
Speakers:
- Governor Michael Dukakis, Co-Chair and Co-Founder, BGF
- Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Chair, CEO and Co-Founder, BGF
- Launching the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7, a cornerstone of AIWS Government 24/7.
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Award Ceremony: 2025 World Leader in AIWS
Honoree: Audrey Tang, Cyber Ambassador of Taiwan
- Remarks of Honor: Governor Michael Dukakis
- Presentation: Nguyen Anh Tuan
- Acceptance Speech, Audrey Tang
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Distinguished Address
Speaker: Elisabeth Moreno, Chairwoman of Ring Capital, Former French Minister
- “Powering Progress 24/7: Finance as a Force for Good”
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Official Launch & Panel Discussion: The Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7
Official launch of the Accord, followed by a discussion on its role in ethical, AI-powered financial systems.
Introduction: Cameron Sabet, Member of the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA), Medical Journalist, Venture Capitalist
- Presenting the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7
Moderator: Elisabeth Moreno
Panelists (5-minute remarks each):
- Audrey Tang, Cyber Ambassador of Taiwan
- David Silbersweig, Harvard Medical School Professor, BGF Board Member
- Nazli Choucri, MIT Professor, BGF Board Member
- Kamal Malhotra, Former UN Resident Coordinator
- Bruce Schneier, Cybersecurity Expert
- Alex Pentland, MIT Professor (Video)
- Cameron Sabet, Medical Journalist, Venture Capitalist
Discussion Themes:
- Ethical AI in finance.
- Public-private collaboration.
- Citizen trust and democratic participation.
- Real-time financial governance in the AI Age.
Q&A Session (15 minutes)
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Strategic Dialogue: Toward a New Economic Alliance
A call for cooperation among the US, Japan, India, Vietnam, South Korea, EU, and UK to strengthen economic resilience, building on the April 12, 2025, BGF statement.
Introduction: Thomas Patterson (brief overview)
Speaker: Mark Kennedy, Former U.S. Congressman
Followed by Discussion (audience Q&A, moderated by Thomas Patterson)
10:50 AM – 11:20 AM
AIWS Film Park Introduction & Screening
Presented by: Thomas Patterson, Harvard Professor
Yasuhide Nakayama, Former Japanese State Minister of Foreign Affairs
Haideh Sabet, Georgetown Professor
- Overview of AIWS Film Park (launched March 11, 2025), a pioneering innovation integrating storytelling, AI, and trust-building values, aligned with the AI World Society,
- Introduction of Esteemed Leaders Series productions
- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe,
- Governor Michael Dukakis
- World Leaders for Peace and Security Award recipients
- World Leaders in AIWS recipients
- Featuring AI-driven formats (e.g., StudioVerse’s VR/AR, analytics).
Moderated Discussion (Q&A with Patterson)
11:20 AM – 11:30 AM
Closing Remarks
Speaker: Nguyen Anh Tuan, CEO and Co-Founder, BGF
- Summary of key outcomes.
- Next steps:
- Publication of the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7
- Pilot programs and global engagement, including New Economic Alliance announcement in May 2025.
by Editor BGF | Apr 13, 2025 | News
Boston Global Forum Statement
Date: April 12, 2025
The recent tariff policy announced by President Donald Trump and members of his Cabinet marks an important decision in U.S. economic and strategic policy. It underscores the growing importance of alliances and economic partnerships between the United States and key democratic nations in the Indo-Pacific and transatlantic regions.
As highlighted by President Trump and the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, the strengthening of economic ties with Japan, India, Vietnam, and South Korea reflects a broader vision of cooperative resilience among like-minded democracies. This presents a timely opportunity to form a new economic alliance that includes the United States, Japan, India, Vietnam, South Korea, the European Union, and the United Kingdom—nations that share common values, uphold the rule of law, and face shared challenges and threats.
The Boston Global Forum is prepared to convene high-level discussions to help shape a rules-based economic framework grounded in transparency, innovation, fairness, and mutual benefit. This vision aligns with the principles of the AI World Society (AIWS) and the Social Contract for the AI Age.
Such an alliance will strengthen trust among its members and provide a strong counterbalance to strategic threats. It will also lay the foundation for a new era of economic cooperation, technological advancement, and democratic stability in the Age of AI.
