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.
