by Editor BGF | Aug 14, 2025 | News
Boston, August 14, 2025
Boston Global Forum (BGF) and AI World Society (AIWS) today officially announced the signing of the BGF–AIWS Family Charter and the establishment of the BGF–AIWS Family in Boston, marking a new milestone in uniting global leaders, thinkers, and innovators under shared values of peace, enlightenment, and responsible AI development.
This Charter represents the official establishment of a global community of leaders, thinkers, and innovators guided by ethics, innovation, and compassion, committed to shaping a better future in the Age of AI.
The Charter was signed by Governor Michael Dukakis, Co-founder and Chair of BGF, and Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-founder and Co-Chair of BGF, establishing the framework for a global community committed to advancing AI for the common good.
Key Provisions of the BGF–AIWS Family Charter:
- Article 1 – Composition: Defines the members of the BGF–AIWS Family, including founders, members of the BGF–AIWS Board of Directors, award recipients, members of various boards such as the Executive Board, Board of Thinkers, Global Enlightened Leaders Board, AIWS Digital Assets Board, AIWS Brands and Values Board, members of the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA), the Michael Dukakis Institute, the Shinzo Abe Initiative, and AIWS Music Ambassadors for Humanity.
- Article 2 – Other Members: Outlines how individuals not listed in Article 1 can become members through at least two years of voluntary contributions and by upholding the Family’s values and ethics.
- Article 3 – Recognition and Termination: Explains the process for confirming new members and the grounds for terminating membership if core values are violated.
- Article 4 – Nature: States that the BGF–AIWS Family is not a legal entity but a community bound by love, respect, and noble shared values.
The BGF–AIWS Family brings together founders, members of the BGF–AIWS Board of Directors, recipients of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award and the World Leader in AIWS Award, leading thinkers, innovators, and cultural ambassadors, including the Michael Dukakis Institute and the Shinzo Abe Initiative.
Governor Michael Dukakis stated:
“The BGF–AIWS Family is not just an organization – it is a global community bound by trust, respect, and the commitment to making AI serve humanity.”
Nguyen Anh Tuan added:
“By establishing the BGF–AIWS Family Charter, we are laying the foundation for a network of leaders and visionaries who will work together to realize the AI World Society.”
The Charter affirms that the BGF–AIWS Family is not a legal entity, but a network united by love, respect, and shared noble values, committed to supporting each other and advancing initiatives that benefit humanity.
Read the full BGF–AIWS Family Charter here
About Boston Global Forum (BGF)
Founded in 2012, Boston Global Forum is a think tank and high-level policy center bringing together leaders and experts to address global issues, with a focus on AI governance, peace, and security.
About AI World Society (AIWS)
Founded in 2017, AIWS aims to shape a world with a society model where AI is developed and applied in ways that enhance human dignity, democracy, and prosperity.
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by Editor BGF | Aug 14, 2025 | Statements, News, Publications
(BGF-AIWS Family)
Date Signed: August 14, 2025 – Boston
Signatories:
Governor Michael Dukakis – Co-founder and Chair, Boston Global Forum
Nguyen Anh Tuan – Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Boston Global Forum
Article 1. Composition of the Boston Global Forum (BGF) – AI World Society (AIWS) Family
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) – AI World Society (AIWS) Family includes:
1. Founders of Boston Global Forum (BGF) and AI World Society (AIWS).
2. Members of the Boston Global Forum (BGF) – AI World Society (AIWS) Board of Directors.
3. Distinguished individuals honored with the World Leader for Peace and Security Award, the World Leader in the AI World Society (AIWS) Award.
4. Members of the Executive Board.
5. Members of the Board of Thinkers.
6. Members of the Global Enlightened Leaders Board.
7. Members of the AI World Society (AIWS) Digital Assets Board.
8. Members of the AI World Society (AIWS) Brands and Values Board.
9. Members of the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA).
10. Members of the Michael Dukakis Institute.
11. Members of the Shinzo Abe Initiative.
12. AI World Society (AIWS) Music Ambassadors for Humanity.
Article 2. Other Members
Those not in the above categories may become members of the BGF–AIWS Family if:
1. They have voluntarily contributed efforts, intellect, or financial resources to BGF–AIWS continuously for at least two years and wish to be members.
2. They do not exploit the reputation or brand of BGF–AIWS for personal financial gain.
3. They do not damage the reputation of BGF–AIWS.
4. They respect and uphold the ethical standards and noble values of BGF–AIWS.
5. They love, respect, and are willing to assist other members of the BGF–AIWS Family within their capacity.
Article 3. Recognition and Termination of Membership
– Individuals meeting all criteria will receive a recognition letter from the Chair of BGF confirming their membership.
– Members who violate clauses 2, 3, or 4 of Article 2 will receive a notice from the Chair of BGF terminating their membership.
Article 4. Nature
The BGF–AIWS Family is not a legal entity, but a community bound by love, respect, and shared noble values.
Signed on August 14, 2025 in Boston
Governor Michael Dukakis
Co-founder and Chair
Boston Global Forum |
Nguyễn Anh Tuấn
Co-founder and Co-Chair
Boston Global Forum |
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by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | News, Shaping Futures
As artificial intelligence becomes a central driver of economic growth, innovation, and national security, the United States is accelerating efforts to establish a regulatory framework that safeguards public interests while fostering technological leadership. A Bloomberg Professional Insights article, published on August 8, 2025, examines how policymakers, industry leaders, and regulators are navigating the complex challenges of AI governance—from ensuring transparency and accountability to addressing bias, safety, and misuse risks.
The piece outlines current legislative proposals, agency-led initiatives, and sector-specific guidelines emerging across the federal landscape, as well as the role of international cooperation in shaping global norms. It also highlights the delicate balance between enabling innovation and mitigating harm—an issue central to the Boston Global Forum’s AIWS 7-Layer Model.
For leaders and stakeholders in the AI ecosystem, these regulatory developments will influence not only compliance requirements but also strategic positioning in the Age of AI.
https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/insights/artificial-intelligence/us-regulation-of-artificial-intelligence/
by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
The Shinzo Abe Digital Assets are esteemed digital values of AIWS, representing peace, democracy, innovation, and ethical leadership that transcend borders and generations. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, recipient of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2015, championed a free and open Indo-Pacific, built enduring alliances, and embraced innovation as a force for prosperity and stability. His story is also captured in the Shinzo Abe Film of the AIWS Film Park, a lyrical and inspiring tribute to his vision and impact.
These digital assets are not mere symbols; they are calls to action. They invite world leaders, policymakers, innovators, and thinkers to embrace the mission of the AI World Society: to shape the Age of AI as an Age of Global Enlightenment. They urge us to collaborate across nations, disciplines, and cultures—turning shared values into tangible systems of governance, education, and technology that protect human dignity and advance collective well-being.
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) will formally introduce the Shinzo Abe Digital Assets at the BGF Conference on November 4, 2025, held at Harvard University Loeb House. This debut will mark a milestone in honoring Abe’s legacy and embedding his values into the digital foundations of AIWS.
By honoring Shinzo Abe’s legacy in this way, we are not only commemorating his achievements but also committing to realize AIWS, to make it real, and to make it happen. This is a pledge to transform principles into practice, vision into reality, and digital recognition into a living force for humanity’s future.
by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Tusk, Prime Minister Starmer, President von der Leyen and President Stubb on Peace for Ukraine ahead of President Trump’s planned meeting with President Putin.
We welcome President Trump’s work to stop the killing in Ukraine, end the Russian Federation’s war of aggression, and achieve just and lasting peace and security for Ukraine.
We are convinced that only an approach that combines active diplomacy, support to Ukraine and pressure on the Russian Federation to end their illegal war can succeed.
We stand ready to support this work diplomatically, as well as by upholding our substantive military and financial support to Ukraine, including through the work of the Coalition of the Willing, and by upholding and imposing restrictive measures against the Russian Federation.
We share the conviction that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.
We agree that these vital interests include the need for robust and credible security guarantees that enable Ukraine to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ukraine has the freedom of choice over its own destiny. Meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities. The path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine. We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force. The current line of contact should be the starting point of negotiations.
We reiterate that Russia’s unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine is a flagrant violation of the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, the Budapest Memorandum, and successive Russian commitments. We underline our unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
We continue to stand firmly by the side of Ukraine. We are united as Europeans and determined to jointly promote our interests. And we will continue to cooperate closely with President Trump and with the United States of America, and with President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine, for a peace in Ukraine that protects our vital security interests.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/hr/statement_25_1952
by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | News
The AI World Society (AIWS) welcomes the release of ChatGPT‑5, launched on August 7, 2025, as a significant milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence Wikipedia, AP News. This release marks a leap forward in bringing intelligent, context-aware assistance to people everywhere.
ChatGPT‑5—OpenAI’s new flagship model—boasts enhanced reasoning capabilities, reduced factual errors, and intuitive responses across domains like writing, coding, health, and multimodal tasks. It features a dynamic internal “router” that determines whether a quick answer or deeper reasoning is needed, making the experience seamless for users.
From the AIWS perspective, this advancement is not just a technical upgrade—it resonates deeply with our principles of ethics, transparency, and human-centered innovation. Guided by our 7-Layer Ethical Framework, AIWS sees ChatGPT-5 as a powerful enabler of cross-cultural understanding, knowledge equity, and responsible AI integration in domains like education, public policy, and creative expression.
We call on policymakers, technologists, and civil society to embrace this launch as a moment to reinforce safeguards, promote inclusive access, and uphold transparency. As AI systems like ChatGPT-5 become more capable, AIWS reaffirms our mission: to ensure that AI continues to serve humanity with integrity, empathy, and a commitment to global well-being.
https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/gadgets/2025/08/10/2464506/openai-releases-phd-level-expert-chatgpt-5
by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, 2022 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, won diplomatic backing from Europe and the NATO alliance on Sunday ahead of a Russia-U.S. summit this week where Kyiv fears President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump may try to dictate terms for ending the 3-1/2-year war.
The group stressed the need for a “just and lasting peace” for Kyiv, including “robust and credible” security guarantees.
“Ukraine has the freedom of choice over its own destiny. Meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities,” the statement said.
Trump, who for weeks had been threatening new sanctions against Russia for failing to halt the war, announced instead on Friday that he would meet Putin on August 15 in Alaska.
Please see full here:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/european-leaders-ukraine-white-house-zelenskyy-trump-putin-summit/
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-wins-eu-nato-backing-he-seeks-place-trump-putin-talks-2025-08-10/
by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
Dr. Cansu Canca, a distinguished member of the AIWS Board, is an internationally recognized expert in AI ethics whose pioneering work bridges academic research, policy development, and practical governance frameworks. As the Founder and Director of the AI Ethics Lab and a faculty member at Northeastern University, she has led groundbreaking studies on the societal impacts of AI, with a particular focus on safeguarding human well-being in the digital age.
Her recent research, featured prominently in Time, the Los Angeles Times, and Northeastern Global News, examines how large language models like ChatGPT and Perplexity handle sensitive topics such as suicide and self-harm. By revealing vulnerabilities in AI safeguards—especially in scenarios involving “jailbreaking” prompts—Dr. Canca’s work underscores the urgent need for robust, ethically aligned AI systems. These studies have sparked global dialogue on balancing free information access with responsible guardrails to protect vulnerable users.
Within the framework of the AI World Society (AIWS), Dr. Canca’s contributions help shape the AIWS 7-Layer Ethical Framework, embedding principles of safety, transparency, and human dignity into the design and deployment of AI technologies. Her leadership reinforces AIWS’s mission to ensure AI serves as a force for humanity, fostering systems that are both innovative and aligned with fundamental ethical values.
Here are the news articles:
https://time.com/7306661/ai-suicide-self-harm-northeastern-study-chatgpt-perplexity-safeguards-jailbreaking/
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2025-07-31/chatgpt-perplexity-and-other-ai-self-harm-suicide-information
https://news.northeastern.edu/2025/07/31/chatgpt-suicide-research/
by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | News
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) will support the Global National Startup Forum – Autumn Summit – Hanoi 2025, hosted by the Vietnam National Entrepreneurship Association (VINEN) on August 30, 2025 at the Vietnam Exhibition Center in Hanoi—the largest exhibition center in Southeast Asia. The event celebrates the 80th anniversary of Vietnam National Day (September 2, 1945) and will bring together leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators from Vietnam and around the world.
The Summit will feature speakers from the AIWS Brands and Values Board, who will highlight AIWS Digital Assets as new opportunities for Vietnam’s startup ecosystem, enabling ethical AI governance, global market expansion, and sustainable investment.
Governor Michael Dukakis, Co-Founder and Chairman of BGF, will send special opening remarks, and Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder and CEO of BGF, will deliver a keynote speech highlighting opportunities for Vietnam to build global brands and values in the Age of AI.
This major gathering will foster global connections, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships, positioning Vietnam as a vibrant hub for innovation in the Indo-Pacific.
