Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, 2022 World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, won diplomatic backing from Europe and the NATO alliance on Sunday ahead of a Russia-U.S. summit this week where Kyiv fears President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump may try to dictate terms for ending the 3-1/2-year war.
The group stressed the need for a “just and lasting peace” for Kyiv, including “robust and credible” security guarantees.
“Ukraine has the freedom of choice over its own destiny. Meaningful negotiations can only take place in the context of a ceasefire or reduction of hostilities,” the statement said.
Trump, who for weeks had been threatening new sanctions against Russia for failing to halt the war, announced instead on Friday that he would meet Putin on August 15 in Alaska.
Dr. Cansu Canca, a distinguished member of the AIWS Board, is an internationally recognized expert in AI ethics whose pioneering work bridges academic research, policy development, and practical governance frameworks. As the Founder and Director of the AI Ethics Lab and a faculty member at Northeastern University, she has led groundbreaking studies on the societal impacts of AI, with a particular focus on safeguarding human well-being in the digital age.
Her recent research, featured prominently in Time, the Los Angeles Times, and Northeastern Global News, examines how large language models like ChatGPT and Perplexity handle sensitive topics such as suicide and self-harm. By revealing vulnerabilities in AI safeguards—especially in scenarios involving “jailbreaking” prompts—Dr. Canca’s work underscores the urgent need for robust, ethically aligned AI systems. These studies have sparked global dialogue on balancing free information access with responsible guardrails to protect vulnerable users.
Within the framework of the AI World Society (AIWS), Dr. Canca’s contributions help shape the AIWS 7-Layer Ethical Framework, embedding principles of safety, transparency, and human dignity into the design and deployment of AI technologies. Her leadership reinforces AIWS’s mission to ensure AI serves as a force for humanity, fostering systems that are both innovative and aligned with fundamental ethical values.
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) will support the Global National Startup Forum – Autumn Summit – Hanoi 2025, hosted by the Vietnam National Entrepreneurship Association (VINEN) on August 30, 2025 at the Vietnam Exhibition Center in Hanoi—the largest exhibition center in Southeast Asia. The event celebrates the 80th anniversary of Vietnam National Day (September 2, 1945) and will bring together leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators from Vietnam and around the world.
The Summit will feature speakers from the AIWS Brands and Values Board, who will highlight AIWS Digital Assets as new opportunities for Vietnam’s startup ecosystem, enabling ethical AI governance, global market expansion, and sustainable investment.
Governor Michael Dukakis, Co-Founder and Chairman of BGF, will send special opening remarks, and Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder and CEO of BGF, will deliver a keynote speech highlighting opportunities for Vietnam to build global brands and values in the Age of AI.
This major gathering will foster global connections, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships, positioning Vietnam as a vibrant hub for innovation in the Indo-Pacific.
Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s cyber ambassador-at-large, joins Zoom In Zoom Out to explore how social media can be redesigned for democracy. In an era of deepfakes, disinformation and AI-generated manipulation, Tang advocates for “pro-social media”—platforms that reward nuance, build consensus and bridge ideological divides. From Taiwan’s crowdsourced Anti-Fraud Act to AI safety collaborations, Tang shares concrete tools to promote transparency, digital participation and online resilience.
Approximately one hundred Speakers and thirty Deputy Speakers are expected to participate in the conference, which includes a general debate, panel discussions, round-table discussions and presentations of reports. The conference will be preceded by a summit for women Speakers from various parliaments and will close with the adoption of a high-level declaration drawn up by a representative group of Speakers in consultation with their colleagues.
The Speaker Andreas Norlén , 2021 World Leader for Peace Security Award Recipient , among other things, delivered a speech at the general debate on the theme “A world in turmoil: Parliamentary cooperation and multilateralism for peace, justice and prosperity for all” and make contributions to two panel debates. He will furthermore hold meetings with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk and UNDP Assistant Secretary-General Susan Brown, as well as bilateral meetings with fellow Speakers from various parliaments.
On July 23, 2025, the White House unveiled its “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan” (the “Plan”), a comprehensive roadmap outlining a series of policy goals and recommended policy actions intended “for near-term execution by the federal government.”1 The Trump administration is expected to implement the Plan across economic, national security, and technological domains with the aim of achieving “global dominance in artificial intelligence (“AI”).”2 The Plan includes over 90 policy recommendations structured around three pillars: 1) Accelerating AI Innovation; 2) Building American AI Infrastructure; and 3) Leading in International AI Diplomacy and Security.3 Simultaneous with the release of the Plan, the Trump administration issued three executive orders (“Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government,” “Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure” and “Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack”) that aim to operationalize the Plan’s proposed policy recommendations. This Alert summarizes the key elements of the Plan’s three pillars and highlights practical and legal implications for intellectual property attorneys, AI developers and enterprise users to consider.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, politics must rise to meet a higher standard—one rooted not in division or dominance, but in honesty, kindness, and a commitment to humanity’s shared future. As artificial intelligence reshapes society, it also offers an opportunity to renew the ethical foundations of governance.
The AI World Society (AIWS) envisions a new kind of politics—Politics for Humanity in the Age of AI—where leaders and AI systems work hand-in-hand to build a more just, transparent, and compassionate world. This is not only a technological challenge but a moral imperative.
As Nguyen Anh Tuan, Founder of the AIWS initiative, affirms:
“The world needs honest and kind politics. Leaders and AI together can help make this possible. That is the goal of AIWS in politics—for humanity.”
Through frameworks like AIWS Government 24/7, the Social Contract for the AI Age, and global initiatives such as the AIWS Brands and Values Board, AIWS offers practical and visionary tools for transforming politics into a force that genuinely serves people—ethically, inclusively, and sustainably.
In this vision, AI is not a replacement for human leadership but a partner in amplifying our highest values. With courage, wisdom, and compassion, a new political era can emerge—one that honors both our humanity and our technological future.
August 5, 2025 | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — A high-level visit to Vietnam by leaders of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of BGF, and Professor John Quelch, renowned academic and Co-Founder of BGF, marked a milestone in fostering innovation, global branding, and AI-driven transformation in Vietnam.
Building Global Brands for Vietnam in the Age of AI
On August 1, 2025, at the Vietnam CEO Summit 2025, held at Park Hyatt Saigon, both Nguyen Anh Tuan and Professor Quelch delivered keynote addresses on the theme “Building Global Brands for Vietnam in the Age of AI.”
They introduced the core values of the AIWS Brands and Values initiative, launched by BGF and the AI World Society (AIWS), as a visionary platform to guide Vietnam’s efforts in establishing world-class, ethical, and innovative brands. Their speeches emphasized the importance of aligning Vietnamese entrepreneurship with global values such as peace, transparency, new democracy, and responsible innovation.
Honoring Professor John Quelch in Nha Trang
On August 3, 2025, the Boston Global Forum hosted a special musical dinner at the AIWS House in Nha Trang to honor Professor John Quelch for his outstanding contributions to BGF and Vietnam—as a co-founder of BGF and a global thought leader in branding, marketing, and values in business.
The evening featured a performance by Bach Tra, a celebrated artist and designer who also serves as Ambassador of AIWS Music for Humanity. The event highlighted Professor Quelch’s lifelong dedication to innovative leadership, education, and international collaboration, with guests including policymakers, scholars, and cultural leaders.
Strategic Dialogue in Ho Chi Minh City
On August 4, Nguyen Anh Tuan and Professor Quelch were invited for a strategic dialogue with Mr. Nguyen Van Nen, Chief of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee—the city’s highest-ranking leader.
Their conversation centered on visionary strategies for the city’s development, especially in the context of a proposed merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau provinces. The BGF leaders presented innovative governance models and AI-driven urban planning tools based on the AIWS Model and AIWS Government 24/7 framework. Together, they envisioned the region as a pioneering hub of digital transformation and inclusive growth in Southeast Asia.
Boston, MA – The Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS) proudly announce the formation of the AIWS Brands and Values Board, a pioneering council dedicated to recognizing, evaluating, and honoring global brands, value systems, and their founders that are shaping a better and more ethical society in the Age of AI.
A Vision for Ethical and Innovative Brands and Values in the Age of AI
The AIWS Brands and Values Board will set global benchmarks for responsible innovation, ensuring that AI-driven transformation aligns with human values, cultural integrity, and social responsibility. By celebrating prestigious brands and leaders, the Board seeks to guide the future of global branding toward principles of peace, new democracy, transparency, and ethical innovation, with significant global influence.
“This Board is more than an honorific body—it is a platform to highlight brands, values, and leaders who are shaping a human-centered, ethical future and driving positive influence in the Age of AI,” said Governor Michael Dukakis, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of BGF.
“By recognizing and curating their achievements as AIWS Esteemed Digital Assets, we are creating a global gallery of inspiration that will influence generations to come,” added Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of BGF, and architect of the AIWS Model.
Mission and Key Goals of the AIWS Brands and Values Board
The AIWS Brands and Values Board is committed to identifying and honoring brands, value systems, and leaders that set the highest standards for innovation, ethics, and cultural integrity, pioneering a new paradigm of innovation in the Age of AI. Its mission is to:
Recognize and celebrate global brands, values, and leaders that exemplify peace, new democracy, transparency, innovation, and cultural integrity, driving meaningful advancements for a better world in the AI Age.
Highlight and honor transformative initiatives and visionary founders who integrate ethical, political, and social values with technology to advance politics and society, delivering significant impact across key new democratic regions, including the United States, Japan, European Union, United Kingdom, India, Australia, South Korea, and ASEAN nations.
Curate and preserve these achievements as AIWS Esteemed Digital Assets, ensuring they remain a source of inspiration and guidance for future generations.
Distinguished Members of the AIWS Brands and Values Board
The Board unites 12 globally recognized leaders, scholars, and innovators:
Governor Michael Dukakis – Co-Founder and Co-Chair of BGF
Professor John Quelch – Harvard Business School, Global Branding Expert
Professor Thomas Patterson – Harvard Kennedy School, Co-Founder of BGF
Professor Nazli Choucri – MIT Political Science, Global Governance and AI Ethics Expert
Professor Alex Pentland – MIT Media Lab, Pioneer in Data and Social Physics
Professor David Silbersweig – Harvard Medical School, Global Mental Health and Ethics Thought Leader
Jeff Saviano – Global Tax Innovation Leader, Harvard AI Ethics Contributor
Cansu Canca – Founder, AI Ethics Lab, Global AI Ethics Leader
State Minister Yasuhide Nakayama – Former Japanese State Minister, Indo-Pacific Cooperation Advocate
Minister Elisabeth Moreno – Former Minister for Gender Equality, France
Glen Weyl – Founder, Plurality Institute, Blockchain and Social Innovation Leader
Nguyen Anh Tuan – Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of BGF; Architect of the AIWS Model
About Boston Global Forum and AI World Society
Founded in 2012, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) is a renowned “think and do tank” that develops impactful initiatives to foster peace, new democracy, security, and ethical governance in the digital age.
The AI World Society (AIWS), introduced by BGF, advances a human-centered approach to AI and has launched transformative frameworks such as AIWS Government 24/7, the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7, AIWS Digital Assets, AIWS Music for Humanity, and AIWS Film Park.
