by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Tusk, Prime Minister Starmer, President von der Leyen and President Stubb on Peace for Ukraine ahead of President Trump’s planned meeting with President Putin.
We welcome President Trump’s work to stop the killing in Ukraine, end the Russian Federation’s war of aggression, and achieve just and lasting peace and security for Ukraine.
We are convinced that only an approach that combines active diplomacy, support to Ukraine and pressure on the Russian Federation to end their illegal war can succeed.
We stand ready to support this work diplomatically, as well as by upholding our substantive military and financial support to Ukraine, including through the work of the Coalition of the Willing, and by upholding and imposing restrictive measures against the Russian Federation.
We share the conviction that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.
We agree that these vital interests include the need for robust and credible security guarantees that enable Ukraine to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. 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 path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine. We remain committed to the principle that international borders must not be changed by force. The current line of contact should be the starting point of negotiations.
We reiterate that Russia’s unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine is a flagrant violation of the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, the Budapest Memorandum, and successive Russian commitments. We underline our unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.
We continue to stand firmly by the side of Ukraine. We are united as Europeans and determined to jointly promote our interests. And we will continue to cooperate closely with President Trump and with the United States of America, and with President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine, for a peace in Ukraine that protects our vital security interests.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/hr/statement_25_1952
by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | News
The AI World Society (AIWS) welcomes the release of ChatGPT‑5, launched on August 7, 2025, as a significant milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence Wikipedia, AP News. This release marks a leap forward in bringing intelligent, context-aware assistance to people everywhere.
ChatGPT‑5—OpenAI’s new flagship model—boasts enhanced reasoning capabilities, reduced factual errors, and intuitive responses across domains like writing, coding, health, and multimodal tasks. It features a dynamic internal “router” that determines whether a quick answer or deeper reasoning is needed, making the experience seamless for users.
From the AIWS perspective, this advancement is not just a technical upgrade—it resonates deeply with our principles of ethics, transparency, and human-centered innovation. Guided by our 7-Layer Ethical Framework, AIWS sees ChatGPT-5 as a powerful enabler of cross-cultural understanding, knowledge equity, and responsible AI integration in domains like education, public policy, and creative expression.
We call on policymakers, technologists, and civil society to embrace this launch as a moment to reinforce safeguards, promote inclusive access, and uphold transparency. As AI systems like ChatGPT-5 become more capable, AIWS reaffirms our mission: to ensure that AI continues to serve humanity with integrity, empathy, and a commitment to global well-being.
https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/gadgets/2025/08/10/2464506/openai-releases-phd-level-expert-chatgpt-5
by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | News
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.
Please see full here:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/european-leaders-ukraine-white-house-zelenskyy-trump-putin-summit/
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-wins-eu-nato-backing-he-seeks-place-trump-putin-talks-2025-08-10/
by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
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.
Here are the news articles:
https://time.com/7306661/ai-suicide-self-harm-northeastern-study-chatgpt-perplexity-safeguards-jailbreaking/
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2025-07-31/chatgpt-perplexity-and-other-ai-self-harm-suicide-information
https://news.northeastern.edu/2025/07/31/chatgpt-suicide-research/
by Editor BGF | Aug 10, 2025 | News
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.
