by Editor BGF | Apr 19, 2026 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
A new CNAS Insight argues that the success of the U.S. American AI Exports Program will depend not only on exporting American AI technology, tools, and infrastructure worldwide, but also on addressing the growing global demand for AI sovereignty — the desire of nations to develop, deploy, and govern AI on their own terms. The authors, Ruby Scanlon and Vivek Chilukuri, warn that many countries are less interested in accepting Washington’s definition of AI sovereignty than in shaping their own, and that U.S. strategy must respond to this reality if it hopes to lead in global AI markets and standards.
The article proposes that a credible American response should rest on four commitments: security, resilience, openness, and partnership. In this view, the United States should offer privacy-enhancing and confidential-computing solutions for sensitive data, promote resilient rather than overly localized infrastructure, include carefully evaluated open-weight models for sovereignty-sensitive markets, and work with credible local partners rather than treating other nations as passive consumers of American AI. The broader message is clear: if America wants to shape the global AI order, it must offer not only technological strength, but also a sovereignty-aware model of cooperation.
This argument also resonates with the vision of AIWS. In the AIWS perspective, the future of AI cannot be built on technological dominance alone; it must be grounded in trust, responsibility, partnership, and respect for the legitimate aspirations of nations. A durable AI order will require not only powerful systems, but also frameworks that allow countries to participate with dignity, build their own capacity, and align AI development with their social values and national priorities. In that sense, the CNAS insight points toward a larger principle also central to AIWS: leadership in the AI Age will depend not only on exporting technology, but on building a trusted and cooperative architecture for humanity.
https://www.cnas.org/publications/commentary/cnas-insights-american-ai-exports-need-a-sovereignty-solution#
by Editor BGF | Apr 12, 2026 | News
The BGF–AIWS Family is working together every day to shape the Beacon Declaration and Process for the America at 250 Conference at Harvard Loeb House on May 1, 2026. The conference will be an important landmark, but of even deeper significance is the process of preparation—contributing ideas, building consensus, and shaping principles for the future of trust, responsibility, and cooperation in the AI Age.
Building the Beacon Declaration and Process is not simply about drafting a document for an event. It is a living process, unfolding every day through exchanges, reflection, proposals, and the shared efforts of members of the BGF–AIWS Family and those who join us in this journey. It is through this process that the spirit of AIWS Trust Infrastructure, democratic responsibility, and a humane future in the AI Age is cultivated and clarified.
The America at 250 Conference on May 1, 2026, at Harvard Loeb House will be a place to present, inspire, and spread that vision. But the true foundation is being built through daily, persistent contributions. The BGF–AIWS Family warmly invites you to join us in the journey of building and implementing the Beacon Declaration and Process—to help shape a beacon of trust, cooperation, and human-centered intelligence for America at 250 and for the world in the AI Age.
We warmly invite friends, partners, scholars, innovators, and citizens to send their contributions to the Beacon Declaration and Process for AIWS Trust Infrastructure to [email protected]
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by Editor BGF | Apr 12, 2026 | News
Hanoi, April, 2026
Tri Thuc Publishing officially announces the release of the book America at 250: A Beacon for the AI Age, co-authored by Governor Michael S. Dukakis and Nguyen Anh Tuan.
Published at a historic moment as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary and the world enters a profound new phase of the Age of Artificial Intelligence, the book offers more than reflection. It presents a vision, strategy, and practical solutions for how America can continue to lead the world toward a better future in the AI Age — and remain a true beacon for the AI Age.
One of the book’s most distinctive contributions is that it goes beyond general ethical concerns and proposes a more structural response to the challenges of the new era. It addresses the future through interrelated dimensions of political and social order, economic development, national defense, and international relations. At the center of its pioneering contribution are the concepts of AIWS Trust Infrastructure and AIWS Trust Order — proposed as foundational frameworks for building a trustworthy future for humanity in the AI Age.
The book reflects a rare collaboration between statesmanship and long-range technological vision. Governor Michael S. Dukakis, one of America’s distinguished public leaders, and Nguyen Anh Tuan, founder of AI World Society (AIWS) and co-founder of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), have created a work that speaks not only to America’s future, but to the future of democratic civilization in the age of AI.
On the occasion of the book’s release, Yasuhide Nakayama, Member of the National Diet of Japan and former State Minister of Japan, offered this reflection on Nguyen Anh Tuan:
“From the pioneer of Vietnam’s Internet in 1996, to the architect of AI World Society in 2017, to the co-architect of the AIWS Trusted Order for the America at 250 Conference in 2026, the journey of Nguyen Anh Tuan follows a remarkably consistent line: standing at the intersection of technology, governance, and human values — and doing so with unusual foresight, often seeing what others have not yet fully recognized.”
This observation captures the continuity of Nguyen Anh Tuan’s work across three decades: from pioneering Vietnam’s early Internet development, to advancing AI World Society, and now helping shape the foundations of a trusted order for the AI Age.
Tri Thuc Publishing believes that America at 250: A Beacon for the AI Age will be of value to leaders, policymakers, scholars, innovators, and readers interested in the future of America, democracy, and humanity in the age of artificial intelligence. It is not only a book about America at 250. It is a call to shape the next era with trust, responsibility, human dignity, and democratic vision.
Publication Information
Title: America at 250: A Beacon for the AI Age
Co-authors: Governor Michael S. Dukakis and Nguyen Anh Tuan
Publisher: Tri Thuc Publishing
Official Release Date: April 15, 2026
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by Editor BGF | Apr 12, 2026 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
On April 10, President Emmanuel Macron, the 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in their first personal audience. Vatican News reported that discussions centered on international conflicts and the hope that peace can be rebuilt through dialogue and negotiation.
This meeting carries special meaning for the Boston Global Forum. In honoring President Macron with the 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award, BGF recognized his role as a leader committed to peace, stability, and principled international engagement. His audience with Pope Leo XIV stands as a timely reminder that in a world of rising tensions, leadership for peace requires both political responsibility and moral courage.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-04/pope-leo-xiv-meets-french-president-macron.html
by Editor BGF | Apr 12, 2026 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
As part of the Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, Nguyen Anh Tuan and Yasuhide Nakayama advanced work on the Shinzo Abe Film during discussions at the National Diet of Japan on March 28, joined by Professor Tomohiko Taniguchi, one of the closest interpreters of Abe’s vision and statesmanship. The meeting focused on preserving and presenting the deeper historical meaning of Shinzo Abe’s leadership for Japan and the world.
That effort continued on March 31, 2026, when Nguyen Anh Tuan delivered a distinguished keynote at LDP Headquarters in Tokyo in a two-hour program introduced by Kenji Wakamiya and Yasuhide Nakayama. In his speech, “Japan as a Global Leader in AI Trust,” Tuan linked Abe’s legacy to the challenges of the AI Age, arguing that Japan should lead not only in innovation, but in trust, responsibility, and democratic resilience. He presented the AIWS Trust Architecture, AIWS Trust Rating, AIWS Trust Index, and AIWS Trust Infrastructure as practical pathways for Japan today. Together, the Diet discussion on the film and the LDP keynote reflected a shared purpose: to honor Shinzo Abe’s legacy while contributing ideas and strategies for Japan’s leadership in a new era.
Please see full Tuan’s distinguished speech here: https://bostonglobalforum.org/news/japan-as-a-global-leader-in-ai-trust/
by Editor BGF | Apr 12, 2026 | News
In the Age of Artificial Intelligence, as the world moves faster than ever, human beings need moments to become still, to nourish the spirit, and to preserve the noble values of the heart.
Muc Nhan Tea Essence contributes to building Tea Soul Culture for the AI Age — accompanying the effort to shape the AIWS Trust Infrastructure and the AIWS Trust Architecture for a trustworthy future for humanity.
Tea Soul Culture begins with a symbolic act: holding Muc Nhan Tea Essence in the mouth in stillness. In that moment, the fragrance and taste of tea lead the human being into inner depth, inviting reflection on noble values and on the path that AIWS has opened and continues to build together with humanity.
Muc Nhan Tea Essence brings warmth and calm, helps the mind settle, supports concentration, and nurtures a state of inner peace and clarity. In that stillness, people can more deeply experience gratitude, compassion, and the creative energy that arises from within.
Muc Nhan Tea Essence is also proud to accompany the book America at 250: A Beacon for the AI Age — a work that offers vision, strategy, and solutions for building a better, more trustworthy, and more humane future in the AI Age.
Together with the noble values of AIWS, Muc Nhan Tea Essence helps nourish the spirit and the beautiful heart within each person.
Tea Soul Culture contributes to human happiness:
opening a path, and nurturing the spirit and the beautiful heart.
Centuries-old and millennium-old tea trees flourish wild atop Vietnamese mountain summits above 1,200m
Centuries-old and millennium-old tea trees flourish wild atop Vietnamese mountain summits above 1,200m
by Editor BGF | Apr 12, 2026 | News, Shaping Futures
NASA’s Artemis II mission concluded successfully on April 10 with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off California at 5:07 p.m. PDT, ending an approximate 10-day journey around the Moon. The crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—returned safely after setting a new human-spaceflight distance record of about 252,756 miles from Earth. NASA says the mission’s lessons and data will help prepare the way for future Artemis missions and longer-term lunar and Mars exploration.
For AIWS, Artemis II is more than a space milestone. It shows that the future is shaped when frontier technology serves a larger human purpose: disciplined innovation, trusted institutions, international cooperation, and a long-range commitment to civilization. The U.S.–Canada crew and NASA’s careful test-and-learn approach reflect an idea central to AIWS: in the AI Age, progress must remain human-centered, trustworthy, and oriented toward shared advancement, not only speed or power. Artemis II reminds us that the next era of intelligence—on Earth and beyond—should strengthen humanity’s capacity to build, cooperate, and aspire together.
by Editor BGF | Apr 12, 2026 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
A new phase is emerging in frontier AI cybersecurity. On April 7, Anthropic launched Project Glasswing instead of broadly releasing Claude Mythos Preview, saying the model is its most capable yet and giving early access to defenders responsible for critical software and infrastructure. Anthropic said Glasswing includes major launch partners and more than 40 additional organizations building or maintaining critical software.
OpenAI is moving in a similar direction. OpenAI said in February that GPT-5.3-Codex is its most cyber-capable model to date, the first it is treating as High under its Preparedness Framework, and that it is piloting Trusted Access for Cyber so enhanced cyber capabilities are placed “in the right hands.” Axios then reported on April 9 that OpenAI is preparing a separate cybersecurity product for a small set of partners. From an AIWS perspective, these developments reinforce a central principle of the AI Age: the most powerful dual-use models cannot rely on open release alone. They require AIWS Trust Infrastructure and AIWS Information Trust Infrastructure for Democracy in the AI Age—with trusted access, accountability, verification, and governance to ensure advanced AI strengthens defense and human security rather than misuse and systemic risk.
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/anthropic-project-glasswing-mythos-preview-claude-gets-limited-release-rcna267234?mc_cid=5d24f7b931&mc_eid=be5202f3c7
https://www.axios.com/2026/04/09/openai-new-model-cyber-mythos-anthopic?mc_cid=5d24f7b931&mc_eid=be5202f3c7
by Editor BGF | Apr 2, 2026 | News
50 Leaders Shaping America in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Boston, MA, April 2, 2026 — The Boston Global Forum (BGF) and AI World Society (AIWS) today announced America 250: AI Pioneers, honoring 50 individuals whose work is shaping America’s leadership in the age of artificial intelligence. The awards will be presented at the America at 250 Conference on May 1, 2026, at Loeb House, Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The honorees span six domains: AI Research & Science, AI Governance & Ethics, AI & Health, AI & Economy, AI, Education & Society, and AI, Security & Defense. They include Nobel laureates John Hopfield, Jennifer Doudna, and Katalin Karikó; Turing Award recipient Judea Pearl; technology leaders Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Satya Nadella, and Jeff Bezos; pioneering researchers Alex Pentland, Yann LeCun, Fei-Fei Li, Andrew Ng, and Vint Cerf; and distinguished leaders in AI ethics, democracy, and national security.
The America at 250 Conference will also highlight one of the defining challenges of our time: Trust in the AI Age. The conference will feature two major panels, “AIWS Trust Infrastructure for the AI Age” and “AIWS Information Trust Infrastructure for the AI Age.” Many of the honorees of America 250: AI Pioneers will also serve as panelists in these two trust-centered discussions, underscoring their role not only as innovators, but as distinguished figures helping shape the trust infrastructure the world now urgently needs.
By honoring the America 250 AI Pioneers, BGF and AIWS affirm that America’s leadership in the AI Age will be defined not only by scientific discovery and technological innovation, but also by the capacity to build systems that are trustworthy, human-centered, and aligned with democratic values.
“These 50 AI Pioneers are helping define America’s leadership in the AI Age. Their achievements reach far beyond innovation alone; they also contribute to the larger task of building the trust infrastructure that democratic societies and humanity will require in the years ahead.” — Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of the Boston Global Forum
The America at 250 Conference marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and charts America’s leadership role in the age of artificial intelligence.
About BGF & AIWS
The Boston Global Forum, co-founded in 2012 by Governor Michael Dukakis, Nguyen Anh Tuan, and Harvard Professors Thomas Patterson and John Quelch, is a pioneering international forum advancing peace, security, democracy, and governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
AI World Society (AIWS), co-founded in 2017 by Governor Michael Dukakis and Nguyen Anh Tuan, is a political, social, economic, and governance model for the AI Age, advancing frameworks for trust, democracy, and humanity in a world transformed by artificial intelligence.
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