by Editor BGF | Sep 14, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
2020 World Leader for Peace and Security Award Recipient
On September 10, 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, recipient of the 2020 World Leader for Peace and Security Award, delivered her final State of the Union Address before the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
In her speech, von der Leyen emphasized the urgency of defending democracy, securing Europe’s future, and advancing strategic autonomy in a time of growing geopolitical challenges. She highlighted Europe’s solidarity with Ukraine, the need to strengthen European defense through initiatives like the SAFE instrument, and the importance of reducing dependence on authoritarian powers.
Von der Leyen also outlined priorities for the digital and green transitions, focusing on AI, energy security, and technological innovation as central to Europe’s competitiveness and resilience. She underlined that Europe must remain a trustworthy global leader, promoting peace, sustainability, and human dignity while working closely with allies across the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific.
For the Boston Global Forum–AIWS Family, this speech reinforces von der Leyen’s enduring role as a leader and a cherished member of our Family, bridging peace, democracy, and technology governance. Her vision resonates deeply with the mission of AIWS to create an ethical, human-centered society in the Age of AI
📖 Full speech available on the European Commission website: State of the Union Address 2025
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_25_2053
by Editor BGF | Sep 21, 2025 | News
At the Boston Global Forum (BGF) Conference on November 4, 2025, at Harvard University Loeb House, the AIWS Digital Assets Board will formally announce the creation of Esteemed Digital Assets honoring Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, recipient of the 2015 World Leader for Peace and Security Award.
This announcement comes as part of the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award (2015–2025), honoring leaders who have shaped peace and democracy in the modern era. The Shinzo Abe Digital Assets will serve as a lasting tribute to his leadership in advancing the Indo-Pacific vision, strengthening democracy, and fostering global peace and security.
The presentation will be led by Yasuhide Nakayama, Former State Minister of Japan and distinguished BGF leader, together with Vibhav Kant Upadhyay, Chairman of the India Center Foundation and Representative of BGF in India.
Beyond symbolic recognition, the Shinzo Abe Esteemed Digital Assets will be integrated into the AIWS Film Park and the Shinzo Abe Film project, ensuring that his story continues to inspire future generations through digital heritage, culture, and ethical AI-driven creativity.
In honoring Prime Minister Abe with this pioneering digital legacy, BGF and AIWS reaffirm their mission: to combine innovation, ethics, and culture in building a world of peace, democracy, and human dignity.
by Editor BGF | Sep 14, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
The Boston Global Forum (BGF), founder of the AI World Society (AIWS) in 2017, affirms its commitment to collaborate with universities around the world to advance the vision of an ethical, human-centered, and innovative society in the Age of AI.
Universities are the engines of knowledge, creativity, and ethical inquiry. By partnering with academic institutions, BGF seeks to bring the AIWS initiatives—including AIWS Government 24/7, the Boston Finance Accord, AIWS Digital Assets, AIWS Music for Humanity, and the AIWS Film Park—into practice. Together, we can nurture future leaders, create pioneering research, and develop concrete solutions for the great challenges of our time.
BGF welcomes partnerships that combine the strength of academic research with the global network of policymakers, innovators, and thought leaders who guide AIWS. Through joint programs, forums, and innovation labs, BGF and universities can co-create a New Democracy in the Age of AI, ensuring that advanced technologies serve humanity with ethics, dignity, and compassion.
BGF has already engaged outstanding students from top universities through the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA), launched at the AI Action Summit in Paris (February 2025). We look forward to expanding this collaboration and inviting more universities to join in shaping the future of AI for humanity.
by Editor BGF | Sep 7, 2025 | News
On November 4, 2025, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS) will convene a landmark conference at Harvard University’s Loeb House to shape the ethical and governance future of digital assets in the AI Age.
This special gathering will bring together world leaders, policymakers, innovators, and financial executives to address one of the defining challenges of our time: ensuring that digital assets — from cryptocurrencies to AIWS Digital Assets — evolve under ethical, transparent, and human-centered frameworks.
Key discussions will advance the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7 and propose shared governance standards for digital assets that safeguard inclusion, trust, and global cooperation. Highlights will include:
- Presentation of the 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award and celebration of the award’s 10th anniversary.
- Panels featuring distinguished experts from Harvard, MIT, Microsoft, MUFG, and global institutions on AI ethics in finance and digital ecosystems.
- Launch of World Leader NFTs, pioneering the idea of esteemed digital values to preserve leadership legacies.
The conference will stand as a defining moment for digital assets — setting out how they can contribute not only to financial innovation, but also to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Age of AI.
by Editor BGF | Sep 7, 2025 | News, Shaping Futures
A landmark partnership was announced on August 26, 2025, as IBM and AMD revealed plans to combine their strengths in AI accelerators, quantum computing, and high-performance computing (HPC) to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
The collaboration aims to create integrated computing platforms capable of advancing climate modeling, biomedical research, supply chain resilience, and national security. By merging AMD’s expertise in high-performance processors and accelerators with IBM’s leadership in quantum systems and AI research, the two companies envision a future where computing power can drive transformative breakthroughs.
This initiative aligns closely with the AI World Society (AIWS) vision of leveraging frontier technologies for humanity’s benefit. It demonstrates how public–private partnerships in advanced computing can lay the foundation for AIWS Government 24/7, ensuring that innovation is guided by ethics, responsibility, and a focus on solving global problems.
📖 Full coverage:
https://newsroom.ibm.com/2025-08-26-ibm-and-amd-join-forces-to-build-the-future-of-computing
https://www.amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-8-26-ibm-and-amd-join-forces-to-build-the-future-o.html
by Editor BGF | Sep 7, 2025 | News
In recent remarks, President Donald Trump pressed European allies to stop buying Russian oil and to increase pressure on China, framing this as a decisive step toward ending the war in Ukraine.
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) views this as a constructive approach. Many democratic nations want peace in Ukraine and express concern about threats from China to democracy. Yet, contradictions remain: while voicing opposition, they continue to conduct significant business with both Russia and China.
If democracies are serious about addressing these threats, they must act with coherence. Business and economic policy are fundamental tools of strategy. Consolidating trade and financial strength, while isolating Russia and China, is essential to reducing their capacity to undermine peace and democratic values.
This moment calls for unity — not only in security guarantees, but in economic solidarity — to create conditions where peace and stability can take root.
BGF–AIWS Perspective: In the Age of AI, security is inseparable from economic and technological governance. The vision of AIWS Government 24/7 emphasizes aligning policies across diplomacy, finance, and technology to strengthen democracy and ensure peace. By consolidating economic cooperation, democracies can face challenges from authoritarian regimes with both resilience and responsibility.
📖 Related coverage: CNN – Trump pushes Europe to stop buying Russian oil and up pressure on China in effort to end Ukraine war
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/04/politics/ukraine-war-trump-security-guarantees
by Editor BGF | Sep 7, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
The AIWS Film Park and the Boston Global Forum (BGF) have begun production of a pivotal sequence in the upcoming film Shinzo Abe – A Legacy of Vision and Resilience. Shooting for Scene 12: Closing Tribute – From Nha Trang to the World (2025) will take place on September 8, 9, 16, and 17 in Nha Trang, one of the world’s most beautiful coastal cities.
This scene brings together distinguished voices — including Nguyen Anh Tuan, Yasuhide Nakayama, Vibhav Kant Upadhyay, Ambassador Bach Tra, Ms. Võ Hiếu Dân, and Nham Quynh — who honor and reflect on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s enduring legacy. Their words, music, and reflections will be filmed in two iconic locations: the President Room of the Potique Hotel and the AIWS House in Nha Trang.
The tribute will culminate in a sunrise sequence on the Nha Trang shoreline, accompanied by the AIWS Peace Symphony, symbolizing how Abe’s vision for peace, security, and humanity continues to inspire leaders and young generations alike.
This filming marks not only a milestone in the Shinzo Abe Film but also the cultural mission of AIWS: to preserve legacies of leadership and translate them into living inspiration for the future.
by Editor BGF | Sep 7, 2025 | Papers & Reports, Publications
An AIWS Initiative
1. Core Principles
The Films for Humanity in the Age of AI initiative recognizes cinema as a powerful medium to shape ethics, inspire compassion, and guide humanity in the AI Age. Evaluation is based not only on artistic merit but also on how films embody AIWS Values: peace, ethics, democracy, innovation, compassion, and human dignity.
2. Key Measurement Dimensions and Weights
A. Alignment with AIWS Values – 25%
- Promotes peace, dignity, and human rights (0–5)
- Highlights democracy, ethics, fairness, and inclusivity (0–5)
- Responsible portrayal of AI and advanced technologies (0–5)
- Inspires compassion, solidarity, and respect across cultures (0–5)
- Overall alignment with AIWS mission (0–5)
Subtotal: /25
B. Artistic and Cultural Impact – 20%
- Originality and creativity of storytelling (0–5)
- Narrative power and emotional resonance (0–5)
- Representation of diverse cultures and perspectives (0–5)
- Contribution to global cultural dialogue (0–5)
Subtotal: /20
C. Innovation – 15%
- Innovative use of AI in production, visuals, or sound design (0–5)
- Creative narrative structures or cross-genre experimentation (0–5)
- Integration of AI ethics and future-oriented themes in storytelling (0–5)
Subtotal: /15
D. Global Reach and Engagement – 15%
- Audience size, accessibility, and inclusivity (0–5)
- Cross-cultural appeal and impact (0–5)
- Stimulates public debate, education, or policy dialogue (0–5)
Subtotal: /15
E. Contribution to the AIWS Ecosystem – 15%
- Connection to AIWS initiatives (e.g., AIWS Film Park, AIWS Peace Symphony) (0–5)
- Suitability for recognition as AIWS Digital Assets (0–5)
- Potential long-term influence on policymakers, innovators, and youth (0–5)
Subtotal: /15
F. Technical and Production Quality – 10%
- Cinematography, editing, and sound quality (0–3)
- Coherence of direction and performance (0–3)
- Professional production standards (0–4)
Subtotal: /10
3. Scoring Bands
- 90–100 = Exemplary – Candidate for Top 100 Films in the Age of AI and AIWS Cultural Ambassadors recognition.
- 75–89 = Strong – High alignment, eligible for shortlist or special honors.
- 60–74 = Moderate – Valuable but limited impact or scope.
- <60 = Needs improvement – Not fully aligned with AIWS criteria.
4. Evaluation Methodology
- Quantitative Measurement: Weighted scoring (0–100) across the six categories.
- Qualitative Assessment:
- Expert review by AIWS Cultural Ambassadors, ethicists, and filmmakers.
- Audience and youth jury feedback.
- Case studies on policy and societal influence.
- Recognition and Honor:
- Annual AIWS Films for Humanity Awards.
- Selection for the Top 100 Films in the Age of AI.
- Preservation as AIWS Digital Assets (Film NFTs) for future generations.
5. Expected Outcomes
- Establish global standards for ethical and human-centered cinema in the AI Age.
- Inspire filmmakers to integrate AIWS Values and Innovation into their works.
- Build a cultural legacy of films that guide humanity toward peace, democracy, and enlightenment.
- Provide an evaluative foundation for the AIWS Film Park and its role in cultural diplomacy.
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by Editor BGF | Sep 7, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
Two recipients of the World Leader for Peace and Security Award, President Emmanuel Macron (2024) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (2020), are playing visible leadership roles amid ongoing debates about the future of Ukraine and Europe’s security. Their voices underline the continuing responsibility of past BGF–AIWS honorees: to stand at the frontlines of peace, democracy, and security in the face of authoritarian aggression. Macron and von der Leyen exemplify how the culture of leadership promoted by the BGF–AIWS Awards continues to guide policy and inspire action for global stability.
President von der Leyen has emerged as a key trans-Atlantic figure, earning praise from U.S. President Donald Trump for her efforts to strengthen ties. At a recent Group of Seven summit in Canada, she held private discussions with Trump on Ukraine, China, and trade. The U.S. President, long a critic of the EU, even described her as “one of Europe’s most powerful people,” according to The Wall Street Journal, and lauded a trade deal they negotiated in July in Scotland. Von der Leyen has stressed that cooperation with the United States delivers “tangible benefits on both sides.”
President Macron, meanwhile, has pushed for unity among democracies in both security and economic domains. He announced that 26 nations are prepared to provide postwar military backing to Ukraine, either through the deployment of reassurance forces or by maintaining a strong presence across land, sea, and air in the region. Both he and von der Leyen have also voiced concern over the plight of Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces, underscoring the human costs of the conflict.
Together, Macron and von der Leyen show how the World Leader for Peace and Security Award laureates remain active, shaping not only Europe’s future but also the wider struggle for peace, democracy, and justice.
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