by Editor BGF | Sep 21, 2025 | News
On September 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD), a landmark agreement to deepen transatlantic cooperation in artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, and quantum computing. The deal strengthens joint initiatives between U.S. and UK research institutions, aligning standards for AI safety, accelerating breakthroughs in biotechnology, advancing fusion and nuclear energy independence, and creating interoperable frameworks for quantum technologies.
For the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and AI World Society (AIWS), this milestone reflects the growing importance of international cooperation to ensure that advanced technologies are guided by ethics, democratic values, and human dignity. The TPD exemplifies how global partnerships can advance innovation while embedding the principles of AIWS Government 24/7 and AIWS Standards and Values—building a safer and more prosperous future in the AI Age.
🔗 White House – President Trump Signs Technology Prosperity Deal with United Kingdom
https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/09/president-trump-signs-technology-prosperity-deal-with-united-kingdom/
by Editor BGF | Sep 21, 2025 | News
On September 16–17, 2025, the production team of the Shinzo Abe Film, a signature project of the AIWS Film Park, held important meetings in Nha Trang and began filming the first scenes. The settings—the AIWS House Nha Trang and the President Room of the Potique Hotel—provided the backdrop for opening sequences honoring Prime Minister Abe’s legacy of peace, democracy, and Indo-Pacific cooperation.
On the evening of September 17, the project was formally introduced to leaders and stakeholders at Ham Kiem 2, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam. The event was attended by Vice Governor of Lam Dong Nguyen Hong Hai, HZ Group leaders, and distinguished business and media figures.
Representing the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS) were Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of BGF; Yasuhide Nakayama, Representative of BGF in Japan and Former State Minister of Japan; and Vibhav Kant Upadhyay, Chair of the India Center Foundation and Representative of BGF in India, a close friend of both Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Together, they highlighted the Shinzo Abe Initiative, a cornerstone of BGF–AIWS efforts to advance peace and security in the Indo-Pacific.
A major milestone was achieved when HZ Group announced sponsorship of USD 100,000 to support the Shinzo Abe Film project. This contribution underscores strong regional and business community support for preserving Abe’s vision through film and culture.
The Shinzo Abe Film, guided by the spirit of the BGF–AIWS Family, aims not only to commemorate Abe’s leadership but also to inspire future generations to carry forward his legacy of democratic resilience and global peace.
by Editor BGF | Sep 14, 2025 | News
Harvard University Loeb House, Cambridge, MA
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS) are proud to announce an exceptional lineup of distinguished speakers for the upcoming BGF Conference on November 4, 2025, titled “Honoring World Leaders, Advancing AI Ethics in Finance, and Esteeming Digital Assets.”
Kanetsugu Mike, President of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Bank), will deliver a keynote address on advancing AI ethics in finance under the Boston Finance Accord for AI Governance 24/7. As the head of one of the world’s largest financial institutions, Mr. Mike brings unique insights into responsible innovation and global financial stability in the AI Age.
Professor Tarun Khanna, Harvard Business School, will share his expertise on global entrepreneurship, innovation, and the intersection of ethics and finance in emerging markets. His research and teaching on strategy, innovation, and business in developing countries have shaped leaders worldwide.
Álvaro Rodríguez Arregui, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of IGNIA, will also join as a featured speaker. IGNIA, the first venture capital fund in Mexico, invests in entrepreneurs solving pressing challenges for Latin America’s emerging middle class. Mr. Rodríguez Arregui’s work has received wide recognition: the PODER-ABC Business Award (2011), inclusion in Forbes’ Top 30 Social Entrepreneurs of the World (2012), the YPO SEN Sustainability Award on Economic Justice/Community Impact, and the National Entrepreneurship Award presented by the President of Mexico (2014).
Together, these speakers represent a dynamic intersection of finance, academia, and entrepreneurial innovation. Their contributions will help shape the global conversation on ethical finance, digital assets, and the future of AI governance, key pillars of the BGF–AIWS vision for a safer, fairer, and more enlightened world.
Mitsubishi Bank CEO Kanetsugu Mike
by Editor BGF | Sep 14, 2025 | News
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) affirms that in this moment of historic transition, the Four Pillars of Democracy—the United States, Japan, India, and the European Union–United Kingdom—must act together with urgency and clarity to secure peace, stability, and prosperity for humanity.
The Situation and Challenges
The world faces profound threats: the continuing war in Ukraine, aggressive actions and coercive policies from authoritarian states, economic disruptions from fragile supply chains, and growing risks of technological misuse in the Age of AI. Many democracies continue to trade with regimes that undermine peace and stability, weakening their own collective position. Without unity, the Four Pillars risk fragmentation, leaving space for authoritarian powers to reshape global rules to their advantage.
What Must Be Done
The Four Pillars must consolidate their strength and act in unison through four dimensions:
- Economy and Business – Build trusted, democratic supply chains; reduce dependency on Russia and China; and create an economic front that makes aggression unsustainable.
- Innovation and Technology – Lead in AI, chips, digital assets, and emerging technologies with frameworks that emphasize ethics, transparency, and human dignity. Establish common innovation standards to set the pace for the global economy.
- Security and Peace – Deepen defense and intelligence cooperation, ensuring credible deterrence while pursuing diplomatic pathways that uphold the sovereignty and security of all nations.
- Values and Governance – Promote democracy, rule of law, and human rights as guiding principles for global partnerships. Together, the Four Pillars must show that democratic cooperation delivers stability, prosperity, and peace.
Call to Action
The Boston Global Forum calls on leaders of the United States, Japan, India, and the EU–UK to take bold, coordinated action now. Their shared responsibility is not only to defend their own citizens but also to offer the world a model of peace and security grounded in economy, business, and innovation—anchored by democratic values.
The Four Pillars, united, can define the future: a world where peace is preserved, innovation serves humanity, and democracy prevails in the Age of AI.
by Editor BGF | Sep 14, 2025 | News
The AI World Society (AIWS) recognizes Albania’s bold step in pioneering a digital revolution through the introduction of Diella, the world’s first AI Minister, as a landmark in the history and culture of AI governance.
As reported in Technology.org, Diella represents not only a technological innovation but also a profound cultural shift: the use of AI to combat corruption, increase transparency, and strengthen democracy. By applying AI to governance with ethics and responsibility, Albania is aligning itself with the vision of AIWS Government 24/7—a new model of governance in the Age of AI that ensures accountability, fairness, and continuous public service.
This historic moment will be remembered as a turning point in the AI Age, when a nation harnessed artificial intelligence not as a tool of control, but as an instrument of liberation and reform. Albania’s example inspires the global community to embrace AI with courage, creativity, and ethical guidance—laying the foundation for a more transparent, just, and democratic society.
In the culture of AIWS, Diella symbolizes the promise of technology when combined with human values: to serve humanity, safeguard dignity, and break the grip of corruption.
https://www.technology.org/2025/09/12/albanias-digital-revolution-meet-diella-the-ai-minister-breaking-corruptions-grip/
