by Editor BGF | Feb 16, 2025 | News
On February 11, 2025, at the AI Action Summit Paris, Vice President JD Vance delivered his remarks. Here are some key notes:
“Number one, this administration will ensure that American AI technology continues to be the gold standard worldwide and we are the partner of choice for others — foreign countries and certainly businesses — as they expand their own use of AI.
Number two, we believe that excessive regulation of the A- — the AI sector could kill a transformative industry just as it’s taking off, and we’ll make every effort to encourage pro-gra- — growth AI policies. And I’d like to see that deregulatory flavor making its — its way into a lot of the conversations this — this conference.
Number three, we feel strongly that AI must remain free from ideological bias, and that American AI will not be co-opted into a tool for authoritarian censorship.
And finally, number four, the Trump Administration will maintain a pro-worker growth path for AI so it can be a potent tool for job creation in the United States.
And I appreciate Prime Minister Modi’s point. AI, I really believe, will facilitate and make people more productive. It is not going to replace human beings. It will never replace human beings. And I think too many of the leaders in the AI industry — when they talk about this fear of replacing workers, I think they really miss the point. AI, we believe, is going to make us more productive, more prosperous, and more free.
The United States of America is the leader in AI, and our administration plans to keep it that way. The U.S. possesses all components across the full AI stack, including advanced semiconductor design, frontier algorithms, and, of course, transformational applications.”
Please see his full remarks at this link:
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/remarks-the-vice-president-the-artificial-intelligence-action-summit-paris-france
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/europe/vance-speech-paris-ai-summit.html
by Editor BGF | Feb 16, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
On February 11, 2025, at the “Government 24/7: How AI Might Best Transform Governance” session, a part of the AI Action Summit Paris, Boston Global Forum (BGF) Co-chair and CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan announced that the recipient of the 2025 World Leader in AI World Society (AIWS) Award is Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador-at-Large and 1st Digital Minister (2016-2024).
This prestigious award recognizes Tang’s remarkable contributions to advancing AI governance, innovation, and ethical applications that promote societal progress.
To honor Audrey Tang, BGF will organize a special Award Ceremony on April 22, 2025, at Harvard University’s Loeb House. This event will celebrate Tang’s exceptional leadership in shaping AI policies and fostering an inclusive, responsible, and innovative AI-driven world.
At the AI Action Summit Paris, Audrey Tang expressed gratitude to BGF and will attend the official award ceremony at Harvard University’s Loeb House on April 22, 2025.
🔗 Full Announcement: Boston Global Forum
by Editor BGF | Feb 16, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, AI Action Summit, News
AI Action Summit Conference
Paris, February 10-11, 2025
Session: Government 24/7: How AI Might Best Transform Governance
Ladies and gentlemen,
Distinguished leaders, innovators, and policymakers,
It is a great honor to stand before you today at the AI Action Summit to discuss a concept that is not only groundbreaking but also essential to the evolution of governance in the 21st century: AIWS Government 24/7.
As the former Minister of Economic Security of Japan, I have witnessed firsthand how the intersection of technology and governance has reshaped our societies. While we rightfully celebrate the remarkable advancements in digital transformation, we must also recognize that modern governance is becoming increasingly complex. The world today does not merely demand efficient governments—it requires governance that is responsive, transparent, and capable of operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
AIWS Government 24/7 is not merely an aspiration; it is a global necessity. The challenges we face today—ranging from climate change to public health crises and economic disruptions—require governments that can respond in real time, provide seamless services, and anticipate the needs of their citizens. AIWS Government 24/7 presents a forward-looking model to meet these demands.
The Need for AIWS Government 24/7 and the Role of Security
In an increasingly interconnected and digitized world, traditional governance models are struggling to keep pace with the rapidly evolving expectations of citizens. Bureaucratic inefficiencies, delays in decision-making, and the inability to provide continuous public services are pressing challenges that must be addressed.
AIWS Government 24/7 offers a compelling solution:
- It enables uninterrupted governance, ensuring that public services remain accessible at all times.
- It integrates AI-driven decision-making, making governments faster, more intelligent, and more precise in their actions.
- It fosters transparency and trust, strengthening the vital relationship between governments and their citizens.
However, as we move toward this new era of AI-driven governance, we must not overlook the fundamental importance of security. Just as digital transformation (DX) cannot be fully realized without security, the same applies to AI. AI and security are inseparable; advancing one without the other poses significant risks.
AI-driven governance introduces new vulnerabilities—such as cyber threats targeting AI systems, the risk of data manipulation, and challenges in establishing international digital standards. Thus, we must ensure that AI is developed and deployed within a robust security framework. Without comprehensive security measures, the very foundation of AI-powered governance could be compromised.
Japan’s Experience and Proposals for the Future
Japan has been actively working to enhance digital public infrastructure, strengthening governance through technology. Based on our experience, I would like to put forth three key proposals to accelerate the realization of AIWS Government 24/7 while ensuring security remains a top priority:
- Data as the Backbone of Governance
Governments must invest in secure, unified data systems that facilitate seamless integration across departments. Japan has made significant strides in cybersecurity and digital identity infrastructure, offering valuable lessons in building a resilient and trustworthy digital ecosystem.
- Human-Centered AI Design
While AI can optimize government processes, its design must always be human-centric. It must respect cultural diversity, protect individual privacy, and be guided by the voices of citizens. AI driven governance must serve the people, not replace them, ensuring that citizens remain at the heart of all decision-making.
- Global Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
The realization of AIWS Government 24/7 cannot be achieved in isolation. International collaboration is essential—countries must share best practices and work together to establish inclusive and fair digital governance frameworks. The Global Alliance for Digital Governance provides an ideal platform to foster cooperation and ensure that no country is left behind in the AI age.
A Vision for the Future: AI and Security as the Cornerstones of Governance
Ladies and gentlemen, the implementation of AIWS Government 24/7 is not simply about adopting new technology; it is about transforming governance itself. It is about building a future where governments can anticipate and respond to challenges in real time, where public trust is strengthened through transparency, and where technology serves humanity rather than controls it.
And at the foundation of this transformation lies “DX with Security”. Digital transformation is meaningless without security, and the same applies to AI. We cannot separate AI from security, nor can we afford to develop AI without integrating strong safeguards. The challenge before us is not just about technological advancement but about building a governance model that is resilient, inclusive, and secure. AIWS Government 24/7 is a vision that demands bold leadership, global cooperation, and unwavering commitment.
Let us work together to turn this vision into reality—not just for our governments, but for the progress and security of all humanity. The time to act is now.
Thank you.
Sanae TAKAICHI
February 11, 2025
by Editor BGF | Feb 16, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and friends across five continents,
Today, we gather at a pivotal moment in history at the AI Action Summit Paris. A moment where the choices we make will not only define the future of artificial intelligence but will shape the very fabric of our societies, our economies, and our democracies.
AI is not just a tool. It is a force—one that can either deepen inequalities or bridge them, either automate exclusion or create opportunities, either strip away our humanity or amplify it. The path we choose is not inevitable. It is ours to define.
I am honored to be here today, as the representative of the Boston Global Forum (BGF) for France and the African continent, an institution dedicated to forging global leadership, peace, and security through dialogue and action.
I extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, co-Founder and co-Chair of the Boston Global Forum whose vision has brought us together in this space of reflection and transformation and to the organizers of this AI Action Summit event at the Fondation de l’Ecole normale supérieure.
We also take this opportunity to present a document that pays tribute to President Emmanuel Macron and the people of France—a nation whose history is a testament to the power of ideas, innovation, and human progress.
This initiative, “Creating a New Paris of Enlightenment,” envisions France stepping forward as a global leader in the AI Age, driving innovation that is deeply rooted in human values, ethics, and progress for all.
Why invoke the Enlightenment? Because history has shown us that technological revolutions are meaningless without human progress. The Age of Enlightenment challenged dogma, democratized knowledge, and laid the foundations for modern society. Today, AI has the same potential—but only if we steer it with wisdom, courage, and inclusivity.
The Boston global forum is working for an AI that creates a fair, Inclusive, and Sustainable Future Because AI must serve humanity, not just power or profit. It’s a question of justice, trust, and shared prosperity. The future of AI must be built on principles that ensure technology empowers people, strengthens societies, and safeguards our planet.
To achieve this, we need strong governance, ethical innovation, and global collaboration.
We have worked on 9 fundamental principles to address these challenges:
- Governance & Accountability – A New Social Contract for AI and a Global Digital Governance Alliance to ensure fairness, transparency, and responsibility.
- AI for Smarter Societies – AIWS Government 24/7 for efficient, citizen-focused governance, and AIWS University to train ethical AI leaders.
- Equity & Inclusion – AI must empower all, not exclude. Gender inclusivity must be embedded at every level.
- AI for Well-Being – Transforming healthcare, education, and industry to improve lives.
- AI for Sustainability – A key tool to combat climate change, optimize energy, and drive sustainability.
- France Leading the AI Age – Not just a participant, but a global leader in ethical, human-centered AI.
This is not just a roadmap for France—it’s a global call to action. The future of AI is ours to shape. The time to act is now.
The real question before us today is not whether AI will shape our future. It is how we will shape AI.
Will it reinforce the divisions of the past, or will it forge new bridges of collaboration?
Will it be a weapon of control, or a catalyst for freedom and human dignity?
Will it replace humanity, or will it elevate what makes us human?
We have the minds, the vision, and the responsibility to answer these questions. So let us not just discuss the future. Let us design it. Together.
Thank you. I am now going to handover to Mr. Tuan Nguyen, CEO of the Boston Global Forum.
Thank you.
by Editor BGF | Feb 16, 2025 | Papers & Reports, Publications
Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Director of the Wilson Center’s Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition
Speech delivered on February 11, 2025, at the Boston Global Forum’s “Government 24/7: How Al Might Best Transform Governance” event as part of the Al Action Summit in Paris, France
Download Speech here
by Editor BGF | Feb 12, 2025 | News
February 11, 2025
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) is proud to announce that the recipient of the 2025 World Leader in AI World Society (AIWS) Award is Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador-at-Large and 1st Digital Minister (2016-2024). This prestigious award recognizes Tang’s remarkable contributions to advancing AI governance, innovation, and ethical applications that promote societal progress.
To honor Audrey Tang, BGF will organize a special Award Ceremony on April 22, 2025, at Harvard University’s Loeb House. This event will celebrate Tang’s exceptional leadership in shaping AI policies and fostering an inclusive, responsible, and innovative AI-driven world.
Each year, the Boston Global Forum presents two esteemed awards:
- World Leader for Peace and Security Award – Given to Heads of State, Governments, and International Organizations for their outstanding efforts in promoting global peace and security.
- World Leader in AI World Society (AIWS) Award – Conferred upon distinguished innovators and policymakers in AI who lead transformative advancements in AI governance and its application for social good.
The 2025 AIWS Award reflects BGF’s commitment to recognizing visionary leaders shaping the future of AI with responsibility, innovation, and ethical governance.
For more details on the award ceremony and Audrey Tang’s achievements, please visit BostonGlobalForum.org.
Media Contact:
Ramu Damodaran, BGF Executive Board Member
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bostonglobalforum.org
by Editor BGF | Feb 9, 2025 | AI Action Summit, News
This pivotal session at the AI Action Summit Paris 2025 will explore the transformative potential of AIWS Government 24/7, a pioneering model designed to modernize governance with AI-driven, seamless public services operating 24/7. It will also introduce the “Creating a New Paris of Enlightenment” program, positioning France as a beacon of the AI Age—excelling in AI technology, economy, governance, and society while reviving its historical brilliance with a New Paris of Enlightenment.
Keynotes:
- “AIWS Government 24/7 and A New Paris of Enlightenment”
- “Creating A New Paris of Enlightenment”
- “Contribution of Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA) to AI Action Summit”
As a special tribute to President Emmanuel Macron and the people of France, “Creating A New Paris of Enlightenment” will position France as a global leader in the AI Age, reinforcing its commitment to technological advancement, ethical AI governance, and socio-economic progress.
Speakers:
- Mark Kennedy, Director, Wilson Center’s Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition
- Alex Pentland, MIT and Stanford Professor, Director of the MIT Connection Science
- Sharad Sharma, Co-founder of iSPIRT Foundation
- Nazli Choucri, MIT Professor of Political Science
- Thomas Patterson, Harvard Professor of Government and the Press
- Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-founder, Co-chair, and CEO of Boston Global Forum
- Elisabeth Moreno, Former French Minister for Gender Equality, Diversity, and Equal Opportunities
- Yasuhide Nakayama, Former Japanese State Minister of Defense and Foreign Affairs
- Pedro Fernandes Lopes, Secretary of State for the Digital Economy, Cabo Verde
- Jean-Marc YACE, Mayor of Cocody City, Ivory Coast
- Yi-Jing Lin, Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs, Taiwan
- Sarosh Nagar, Harvard & University College London (UCL), Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA)
Time: 15:30 – 17:00, February 11, 2025, Paris time.
Venue: Salle des Actes
ENS, Paris PSL, 45 Rue d’Ulm, 75005 Paris, France
Co-Chair and CEO of BGF Nguyen Anh Tuan and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau at AI Action Summit
by Editor BGF | Feb 9, 2025 | News
A federal judge paused the Trump administration’s efforts to drastically scale back the U.S. Agency for International Development, temporarily halting plans to put 2,200 employees on leave by midnight on Friday.
Shortly before those plans were set to take effect, U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, issued a limited temporary restraining order blocking the government from putting USAID employees on leave and reinstating 500 staffers who had already been placed on administrative leave. The order also paused a directive recalling overseas USAID employees to the U.S.
The restraining order is in effect until next Friday, Feb. 14 at 11:59pm. Judge Nichols scheduled a hearing on Feb. 12.
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE access to critical Treasury payment system
A federal judge, citing a risk of “irreparable harm,” has temporarily restricted Elon Musk’s government efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system.
The judge’s order, issued early Saturday, temporarily halts access to a sensitive payment system that distributes Americans’ tax returns, Social Security benefits, disability payments and federal employees’ salaries.
US District Judge Paul Engelmayer ordered the destruction of any downloaded information from the payment system by anyone given access to it since January 20, citing “the risk that the new policy presents of the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information and the heightened risk that the systems in question will be more vulnerable than before to hacking.”
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/08/politics/elon-musk-doge-treasury-payment-system/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/us/politics/judge-will-freeze-elements-of-trump-plan-to-shut-down-usaid.html
https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/02/07/g-s1-47224/usaid-freeze-judge-trump
by Editor BGF | Feb 9, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
Paris, February 10, 2025 – Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-founder, Co-chair, and CEO of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), will deliver a special tribute to President Emmanuel Macron and the people of France at the AI Action Summit Paris 2025. The tribute, under the theme “Creating a New Paris of Enlightenment,” will celebrate France’s leadership in AI innovation and governance.
This initiative, spearheaded by BGF and the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA), supports France’s implementation of Government 24/7, an AI-driven governance model that ensures seamless and efficient public services. It also aims to position France as a global leader in ethical AI development and a driving force in shaping the AI-powered future.
Keynotes from “Creating a New Paris of Enlightenment”
The summit will feature distinguished speakers presenting strategic AI-driven innovations and policies, including:
- “AIWS Government 24/7 and A New Paris of Enlightenment”
- “Creating A New Paris of Enlightenment”
Keynotes from EAA Contributions
The Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA), composed of outstanding students from top universities worldwide, will present its contributions to “Creating a New Paris of Enlightenment”, which include:
- Establishing an AIWS Cloud Laboratory to Accelerate Scientific Research
- Forming an AIWS International Data Library
- Launching AIWS AI for Rural Communities
- Blockchain-Based AI Remote Civil Services
- The AI National Cyber Defense Shield
- AI National Job Market Matching System
A Historic Moment in Global AI Collaboration
This tribute marks a historic milestone in global AI cooperation, cementing France’s leadership in the AI Age and its pivotal role in shaping the future of AI-driven governance and innovation. Through the collaborative efforts of BGF and EAA, the summit will emphasize the importance of ethical AI governance, innovative public service solutions, and France’s vision for a more inclusive and sustainable AI-driven world.
