by Editor BGF | Jun 9, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
On June 6 in Tokyo, the immense potential for deeper bilateral cooperation between India and Japan, that is driven by shared values and economic opportunities, was discussed in detail during the inaugural edition of ‘Rising India, i.e., Bharat’ in Tokyo.
The conclave, organised with the support of the Indian Embassy in Tokyo and the Japan-India Association, was one of the first major India-Japan events organised in Japan by Connect India Japan — an initiative pioneering new paths in bilateral engagement by blending cultural diplomacy with business and policy dialogue.
The programme brought together policymakers, diplomats, corporate leaders, and thought influencers from both India and Japan to explore new frontiers of collaboration in diplomacy, business, technology, and cultural exchange.
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Minister Taro Kono
by Editor BGF | Jun 9, 2025 | World Leader for Peace and Security, News, World Leaders in AIWS Award Updates
French President Emmanuel Macron, 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award Recipient, will travel to Greenland next weekend, the Danish prime minister’s office said Saturday — a visit by a high-profile European Union leader in the wake of U.S. expressions of interest in taking over the mineral-rich Arctic island.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and the French leader said they will meet in the semiautonomous Danish territory on June 15, hosted by Greenland’s new prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen.
In the statement Saturday, Frederiksen acknowledged the “difficult foreign policy situation in recent months” but praised “great international support” for Greenland and Denmark.
“President Macron’s upcoming visit to Greenland is yet another concrete testament to European unity,” she said, alluding to the membership of France and Denmark in the 27-member-country EU.
The three leaders were expected to discuss security in the North Atlantic and the Arctic, as well as issues of economic development, climate change and energy during the visit, her office said.
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by Editor BGF | Jun 9, 2025 | News
As part of honoring pioneering efforts that shaped the global development of Artificial Intelligence, the AIWS History of AI House proudly features the seminal work of Professor Edward Feigenbaum, a distinguished member of the AIWS History of AI.
📘 Featured Work:
“The Fifth Generation: Artificial Intelligence and Japan’s Computer Challenge to the World”
By Edward Feigenbaum and Pamela McCorduck
This landmark book chronicles Japan’s bold vision in the early 1980s to lead the world into a new era of intelligent computing. It captures the ambition, innovation, and global ripple effects of Japan’s Fifth Generation Computer Systems (FGCS) project—a national initiative launched in 1982 by Japan’s Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
🧠 Research Contribution:
“A Japanese National Fifth Generation Project: Introduction, Survey, and Evaluation”
By Edward Feigenbaum and Howard Shrobe
Published from the Knowledge Systems Laboratory at Stanford University and MIT’s AI Lab, this academic paper provides a detailed technical and strategic overview of the FGCS project.
Key Highlights:
- The FGCS project aimed to build intelligent systems for societal and economic use, supported by advanced hardware and logic programming.
- It focused on developing Sequential (PSI) and Parallel (PIM) Inference Machines, capable of achieving 150 million logical inferences per second.
- The project championed Prolog-based logic programming, culminating in the construction of a high-performance logic system (XLI).
- However, the initiative faced challenges in adoption due to limited real-world application deployment and reliance on non-mainstream programming approaches.
Despite its eventual limitations, the FGCS project remains a historically significant milestone—representing one of the first nationally coordinated efforts to industrialize AI. It laid critical groundwork for the rise of knowledge systems, logic-based inference machines, and AI’s integration into economic strategy.
Professor Edward Feigenbaum and Nguyen Anh Tuan
by Editor BGF | Jun 9, 2025 | News
Japan and the European Union are preparing to launch an “alliance” framework to beef up their companies’ competitiveness by promoting trade and economic security cooperation, diplomatic sources said Saturday, facing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and Chinese trade practices.
The creation of the “Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance” is expected to be announced at a regular summit meeting being arranged for July, when Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is likely to host European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, they said.
The move will further align both sides’ efforts to uphold a rules-based economic order, building on cooperation through a free trade agreement that removes tariffs and other trade barriers between the two economies, which account for 20 percent of the world’s gross domestic product.
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by Editor BGF | Jun 9, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
Date: June 9, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM (EST)
Format: Online (Google Meet)
Meeting Link: meet.google.com/cpj-ejxp-qdq
Hosted by: Boston Global Forum (BGF)
As the world rapidly enters the Age of Artificial Intelligence, it is essential to redesign financial and governance systems that can operate continuously, equitably, and ethically—ensuring both innovation and public trust. In this context, the Boston Global Forum proudly convenes The First Official Discussion of the Boston Plurality Summit, a landmark event to explore new frameworks for finance aligned with the Boston Finance Accord for 24/7 AI Governance.
The theme of this session is:
“Pioneering Bank and Finance Ecosystem Model for the Boston Finance Accord’s 24/7 AI Governance Vision.”
At the heart of the discussion is the proposal of the AIWS Bank and Finance Ecosystem Model—a groundbreaking institution and digital infrastructure designed to serve the unique needs of a world governed by AI and democratic values.
🌐 Vision and Structure of the AIWS Bank
The AIWS Bank will function not just as a financial institution, but as a pillar of digital democracy, built to uphold transparency, ethical AI integration, and inclusive economic development. Key features include:
- AI-Integrated Operations 24/7
Leveraging safe, explainable AI to provide real-time financial services, personalized governance support, and intelligent decision-making tools for governments, institutions, and individuals.
- Ethical Finance Infrastructure
All operations will comply with the Boston Finance Accord, embedding fairness, transparency, and human dignity into every transaction and investment.
- Citizen-Centric Financial Intelligence
Each citizen will have secure access to AI-driven financial assistants designed to enhance wellbeing, economic literacy, and resilience—particularly in emerging economies and vulnerable populations.
- Interoperable Digital Currency and Blockchain Services
The bank will support experimental digital currencies, blockchain-based records, and secure transaction environments compatible with both public and private sector initiatives.
- Sustainability and Purpose-Driven Investment
AIWS Bank will prioritize investments aligned with democratic development, climate responsibility, and inclusive innovation—serving as a trusted platform for mission-aligned capital.
- Global AI Finance Sandbox and Policy Testing Ground
The AIWS Bank will offer a secure environment for testing new financial models under democratic oversight, providing regulatory insight and public accountability for all AI-driven finance innovations.
We invite you to participate in shaping a transformative, human-centric financial future following this landmark event.
