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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
From the enduring Indo-Pacific vision championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe—recipient of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award—emerges a bold new initiative to forge a New Economic Alliance among trusted partners. This initiative builds upon Abe’s strategic framework, uniting countries such as the United States, Japan, India, South Korea, and Vietnam in a rules-based, transparent, and innovation-driven economic collaboration.
In recent remarks at the American Bankers Association, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the urgency of confronting global economic threats and reducing dependence on authoritarian systems. His call for coordinated trade strategies among Indo-Pacific democracies—particularly the U.S., Japan, India, Vietnam, and South Korea—marks a significant step toward realizing Abe’s vision of an interconnected and resilient regional framework.
The proposed New Economic Alliance is not only about trade—it is about trust, technological cooperation, and shared democratic values. As AI and digital infrastructure reshape the future of governance and the global economy, this alliance can become a pillar of stability and prosperity in an increasingly volatile world.
At the 4th Shinzo Abe Conference, Professor Yutaka Matsuo—renowned AI expert, Chairperson of the Japan Deep Learning Association, member of Japan’s AI Strategy Council, and External Board Director at SoftBank Group Corp.—delivered an insightful presentation on the role of advanced AI and robotics in enabling Government 24/7 systems.
He emphasized that despite the growing capabilities of AI, the internal workings of large-scale neural networks remain partially mysterious, but research is gradually revealing their structures and mechanisms.
Professor Matsuo then transitioned to robotics, sharing Japan’s progress in developing intelligent, responsive robots. By integrating LLMs, robots can now translate human instructions into smooth, actionable commands—demonstrated through robots that can perform household tasks like folding laundry and assembling boxes. He referenced pioneering work such as Pi Zero by Physicalai and recent breakthroughs by Google in robotic manipulation.
To support the development of robotic foundation models, Professor Matsuo introduced the newly launched IOA – AI Robot Association, which will lead Japan’s efforts to build an open, global platform for sharing robotic data and accelerating innovation. This initiative aims to power AI-enabled systems that support continuous, intelligent public services—key to realizing the vision of Government 24/7.
He concluded by underscoring the critical role of AI and robotics in addressing societal challenges such as labor shortages, and called for international collaboration to advance trustworthy, inclusive AI for governance and public good.
