by Editor BGF | Aug 24, 2025 | News
The EU and U.S. have issued a Joint Statement creating a framework for fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade and investment, building on the July 27 political agreement between President Ursula von der Leyen and President Donald Trump. The deal restores stability and predictability in transatlantic trade, benefiting businesses and citizens on both sides.
Key elements include:
- A 15% maximum tariff ceiling on most EU exports to the U.S., including cars, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and lumber.
- Special tariff treatment (MFN rates only) for certain sectors such as cork, aircraft, and generic pharmaceuticals, effective September 1.
- Joint work on addressing steel and aluminium overcapacity and securing supply chains.
While the EU maintains that high tariffs hurt the global economy, the agreement prevents escalation, safeguards a €1.6 trillion annual economic relationship, and protects millions of EU jobs. President von der Leyen hailed the deal as a step forward for citizens, industry, and transatlantic cooperation, with further tariff reductions and areas of collaboration to come.
Please see full here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1973
and: https://apnews.com/article/us-eu-trade-trump-von-der-leyen-f49188375527cac6a4d458b49f641bab
by Editor BGF | Aug 20, 2025 | Statements, News, Publications
By Governor Michael Dukakis and Nguyen Anh Tuan
Boston, August 18, 2025
Dear BGF–AIWS Family Members,
We live in a time of profound change. Technology—especially artificial intelligence—is reshaping our world, creating both extraordinary opportunities and urgent challenges. Together, we are called to build a new model of democracy, guided by advanced technologies, ethics, and human-centered values.
The BGF–AIWS Family is composed of distinguished leaders, policymakers, thinkers, innovators, and creators who hold influence and impact across the globe. As a family, we are united by our commitment to contribute ideas, innovations, and solutions that advance humanity and shape a true AI World Society (AIWS).
Our culture is founded on these principles:
· Global Friendship and Service
We see the people of all nations as our friends. Our mission is to serve them, to help them live better lives with knowledge, ethics, and innovation in the Age of AI.
· Respect for Laws and Values, Led by Compassion
We live and work by rules and laws, but above all we lead with love, compassion, understanding, and sharing. We respect the diverse cultures of all peoples.
· Family of Respect and Support
Within the BGF–AIWS Family, we see each member as true family—bound by mutual respect, love, compassion, and the readiness to support one another.
· Shared Success
The achievements and successes of each member are the success of us all. Every step forward by one strengthens our collective journey toward realizing AIWS.
· Commitment to Ethical AI and Good Governance
We commit ourselves to building a world free from hate, rivalry, cruelty, and feuds— where AI is developed and applied responsibly, ethically, and under good governance.
· Joy, Innovation, and Optimism
We live as a warm-hearted family of joy and innovation, always looking forward with optimism to a better future. Together, we work to solve the world’s problems with creativity, wisdom, and compassion.
The BGF–AIWS Family is not only an idea—it is a living community of bright innovation and human warmth. In unity, we carry forward the spirit of AIWS to build a just, compassionate, and enlightened future for all.
Governor Michael Dukakis
Co-founder and Chair, Boston Global Forum
Nguyen Anh Tuan
Co-founder and Co-Chair, Boston Global Forum
by Editor BGF | Aug 24, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
The Trilateral Security Cooperation (TSC) between the United States, South Korea, and Japan has become a critical framework for peace and stability in Northeast Asia, addressing threats from North Korea while countering China’s growing military and technological influence. Rooted in decades of collaboration, the TSC was strengthened under Obama, expanded under Biden, and institutionalised through formal agreements and trilateral exercises. Yet its future is clouded by political change: President Trump’s renewed leadership, South Korea’s internal turmoil, and lingering Japan–Korea historical disputes all raise questions about the alliance’s durability. As regional threats intensify and U.S. policy shifts toward “America First” priorities, sustaining the trilateral will require bipartisan support, pragmatic diplomacy, and a shared vision of security. For the Shinzo Abe Initiative at BGF, the endurance of this trilateral partnership is central to realizing Abe’s vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific built on trust, rules, and democratic cooperation.
Please see full here: ttps://www.orfonline.org/research/us-south-korea-japan-trilateral-challenges-to-an-enduring-security-cooperation
by Editor BGF | Aug 24, 2025 | News, Shaping Futures
The newly launched Report on Emerging Computing Pathways in Quantum, Neuromorphic, and Photonic Computing by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) highlights how photonic computing could revolutionize the future of information processing. By using light instead of electricity, photonic systems promise unprecedented speed, energy efficiency, and scalability — breakthroughs essential for advancing AI, secure communications, and global digital infrastructure. For the Boston Global Forum and AIWS, photonic computing represents not only a technological leap but also a pathway to shaping a future where innovation is aligned with ethics, resilience, and the values of an AI World Society.
Please see full here: https://www.apnnews.com/report-on-emerging-computing-pathways-in-quantum-neuromorphic-and-photonic-computing-launched-by-dsci/
by Editor BGF | Aug 24, 2025 | News
(AIWS Peace Symphony)
The Symphony of Peace and Humanity is a landmark work created under the vision of the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS). Composed by human musicians with the assistance of AI, it draws upon Vietnamese folk traditions and the universal language of symphonic music to tell a timeless story: humanity’s struggle, compassion, and triumph.
Inspired by the life and philosophy of King–Buddha Trần Nhân Tông—a leader who defended his nation against invasion and later renounced power to dedicate his life to reconciliation—the symphony journeys through four movements: the determination of resistance, the thunder of battle, the sorrow and compassion of reconciliation, and the radiant joy of peace.
Alongside the full orchestra, Vietnamese traditional instruments such as the đàn bầu and sáo trúc sing with a uniquely human voice, while a choir proclaims a message for our age: “No hatred – Only love.”
This symphony is more than music. It is a cultural and moral statement for the Age of AI, affirming that technology must be guided by ethics, compassion, and human dignity.
“Symphony of Peace and Humanity — AIWS Peace Symphony”
Official Press Conference: December 12, 2025, Boston Symphony Hall
Official Performance: January 9, 2026, Nha Trang, Vietnam, as part of the AIWS Music for Humanity Forum and AIWS Film Park Gala
by Editor BGF | Aug 24, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
At the recent Ai4 conference, two of the world’s most influential AI voices—Geoffrey Hinton, the “godfather of AI,” and Fei-Fei Li, the “godmother of AI”—offered starkly different visions for the future of artificial intelligence. Hinton warned of losing control and even suggested building a “Mother AI” with protective instincts, while Li firmly countered that humans must remain in control from the very beginning, championing a model of human-centered AI. Their debate underscores a growing consensus: we need a radical rethink of AI development and deployment. Rather than bolting on safeguards after the fact, policies must embed ethics, accountability, and human dignity into AI systems from the start. For BGF and AIWS, this reflects our central mission: to ensure that AI strengthens democracy, respects human values, and builds an AI World Society where all humans win.
Please see full here: https://www.inc.com/rebecca-hinds/why-ai-experts-say-we-need-a-radical-rethink-of-the-technology/91229674
by Editor BGF | Aug 17, 2025 | News
Next week, a delegation of Vietnamese leaders who report directly to the Politburo of the Party of Vietnam will visit Boston for high-level discussions with members of the BGF–AIWS Family.
The meetings, to be held at Harvard Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, MIT, and the Harvard University Faculty Club, will focus on:
- AIWS Government 24/7 – advancing continuous, AI-assisted democratic governance.
- AIWS Digital Assets – building trusted, ethical, and human-centered digital economies.
- S.–Vietnam Relations – strengthening partnerships for innovation, education, and peace in the Age of AI.
This dialogue reflects the Boston Global Forum’s mission to connect global leaders, scholars, and innovators in shaping policies and frameworks that enhance democracy, ethics, and humanity in the AI era.
by Editor BGF | Aug 17, 2025 | News
On the Trump–Putin Meeting in Alaska (Aug 15, 2025) and the Upcoming Trump–Zelensky Meeting in Washington (Aug 18, 2025)
Boston, August 17, 2025
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) recognizes the significance of recent high-level diplomacy between U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the upcoming talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
While the Alaska summit on August 15 did not yield a ceasefire, it opened a channel of renewed dialogue. The announcement that the U.S. and Europe may extend robust security guarantees to Ukraine reflects a potential pathway toward peace and long-term stability. At the same time, European leaders have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, insisting that no peace agreement can be built on coercion or forced concessions.
On August 18 in Washington, President Trump will meet with President Zelenskyy, joined by European leaders, in what could become a pivotal step toward ending the war.
The Boston Global Forum’s Perspective: Stop the War to Save Lives
The Boston Global Forum calls for a peace process centered on humanity, ethics, and justice, in line with the AI World Society (AIWS) Standards and Values:
- Stop the War, Save People
Every day the war continues, innocent lives are lost on both sides. BGF urges leaders to prioritize the protection of civilians above all else.
- Dialogue with Dignity
Peace must respect Ukraine’s security and independence. Any agreement must be equitable, rooted in truth, and aligned with democratic principles.
- Inclusive Diplomacy
Ukraine must be included in the negotiations, not pushed to the margins. Solutions cannot be imposed; they must be built in partnership with those who endure the war.
- Ethics and Humanity as the Foundation of Peace
Guided by AIWS Values, BGF advocates for a peace framework that integrates human dignity, democracy, and compassion as the foundation of a lasting solution.
The Boston Global Forum urges all parties to seize this moment of dialogue to advance a just and sustainable peace. The war must end—not for the sake of power, but for the sake of humanity.
by Editor BGF | Aug 17, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
Japan paid tribute Friday to more than 3 million war dead as the country marked its surrender that ended World War II 80 years ago, as concern grows about the rapidly fading memories of the tragedy of war and the bitter lessons from the era of Japanese militarism.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war — the first time a Japanese leader has used the word in a Aug. 15 address since former premier Shinzo Abe shunned it in 2013.
Ishiba called the war a mistake, but did not mention Japan’s aggression across Asia or apologize.
MOMENT OF SILENCE, PEACE PLEDGE AND CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERS
“We will never repeat the tragedy of the war. We will never go the wrong way,” Ishiba said. “Once again, we must deeply keep to our hearts the remorse and lesson from that war.”
He vowed to pass his peace pledge to next generations.
In a national ceremony Friday at Tokyo’s Budokan hall, about 4,500 officials and bereaved families and their descendants from around the country observed a moment of silence at noon, the time when Emperor Hirohito’s surrender speech began on Aug. 15, 1945. Participants later offered chrysanthemum flowers for the war dead.
Please see full here: https://www.hotsr.com/news/2025/aug/17/japan-marks-80th-anniversary-of-wwii-surrender-as/
