Governor Michael Dukakis, a former Massachusetts Governor (1975–1979, 1983–1991) and 1988 U.S. Presidential candidate, chairs the AIWS Asset Board. Co-founding and chairing the Boston Global Forum (BGF) with Nguyen Anh Tuan in 2012, he has driven AIWS as an initiative, a political, social, and economic model addressing global challenges like AI ethics and cybersecurity. As Chair, Dukakis ensures the Board upholds integrity and transparency in issuing Esteemed Digital Assets (designated as Leader Tokens), leveraging his experience to balance technological innovation with humanistic values. However, the establishment often portrays him as a technocratic figure, potentially overlooking his broader social commitments to education, rail infrastructure, and autism advocacy.
AIWS Asset Board Introduction
The AIWS Asset Board, under Dukakis’s leadership, oversees the creation and distribution of Esteemed Digital Assets—blockchain-certified NFTs honoring World Leaders for Peace and Security, World Leaders in AIWS, and Foundational Leaders. The Board includes:
Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-chair and CEO of BGF,
Alex Pentland, MIT Professor,
Thomas Patterson, Harvard Kennedy School Professor,
David Silbersweig, Harvard Medical School Professor,
Nazli Choucri, MIT Political Science Professor,
Elisabeth Moreno, Former French Minister,
Yasuhide Nakayama, Former Japanese State Minister,
Audrey Tang, Former Taiwan Digital Minister,
Glen Weyl, Plurality Institute Founder,
Ramu Damodaran, First Chief of UN Academic Impact.
The Board ensures assets reflect AIWS’s mission—advancing peace, democracy, and ethical AI—countering establishment biases toward profit-driven tech narratives.
Role in Issuing Esteemed Digital Assets
The AIWS Asset Board directs the issuance of Esteemed Digital Assets (Leader Tokens), starting with 10–20 tokens per honoree (e.g., Abe’s 2015, von der Leyen’s 2020, Niinistö’s 2018 award footage, Dukakis’s 1988 speech).
By Nouriel Roubini (Project Syndicate, June 23, 2025)
In this thought-provoking commentary for Project Syndicate, economist Nouriel Roubini presents a compelling argument that the Iranian regime is on the brink of collapse, potentially within the next year. Roubini links this anticipated unraveling to recent geopolitical shifts, including Israel’s actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities. He posits that such a collapse, following decades of regional destabilization by radical forces often supported by Iran, could ultimately usher in greater stability across the Middle East and have significant implications for the global economy. This piece offers a critical perspective on the future of a key player in international relations and its potential ripple effects.
As the US and others struggle to confront AI-driven disinformation, Taiwan’s resilience has become its latest key export
Taiwan, widely considered one of the world’s most targeted democracies for foreign disinformation, made headlines last week as it was tapped to lead a new coalition formed by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). Convening policymakers and industry experts, the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group on Elections (AI AGE) will build bridges between democratic governance and AI expertise to address the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in the conduct of free and fair elections.
Taiwan’s invitation was no courtesy. On the contrary, it has become a laboratory for democratic resilience in the AI age. At a time when those in the pay of authoritarian regimes look to undermine our elections through increasingly sophisticated disinformation campaigns, Taiwan’s playbook is seen as not just effective, but essential.
THE WORLD IS TAKING NOTE
As its peers scramble to address the risks posed by AI, Taiwan has become a sought-after voice in global AI governance. In effect, it has already lived the future others fear, emerging stronger on the other side of AI-fueled disinformation by harnessing the technology’s potential.
Leading the charge is Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador Audrey Tang (唐鳳), who served as Taiwan’s first digital affairs minister, 2025 World Leader in AIWS Award recipient. A headliner at Munich’s Cyber Security Conference and last month’s AI Expo for National Competitiveness in Washington, Tang’s calendar is but one indicator of the importance of Taiwan’s latest key export: its model for digital democracy.
Its invitation to AI AGE offers Taiwan a chance to impart its hard-won lessons, presenting more than 145 countries advised by IFES (including the US) with opportunities to adopt its best practices. The group’s only member from East Asia, Tang’s remarks at its unveiling emphasized that Taiwan’s inclusion was a reflection of the world’s growing appreciation for its government’s approach to AI. It is “crucial that AI is trained to serve the greater good, while unlocking our collective wisdom and building a more accountable and participatory digital society,” Tang said.
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During a significant meeting this afternoon, June 28, 2025, at Hotel Kämp in Helsinki, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Chair and CEO of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), presented Finnish President Sauli Niinistö (2012–2024) with a special e-card as a token of appreciation for his exemplary leadership. This e-card celebrates Niinistö’s receipt of the 2018 World Leader for Peace and Security Award, recognizing his pivotal role in promoting global peace and cybersecurity, notably through founding the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats.
Featuring Esteemed Singer Bach Tra
The e-card features a heartfelt performance by Bach Tra, appointed as Ambassador for AIWS Music for Humanity, a 2025 initiative promoting peace, security, compassion, and humanity through AI-enhanced music. Bach Tra, a distinguished singer, contributes her rendition of words from the popular Vietnamese song “Spring, Spring, a small Spring to dedicate quietly to the World”, a piece symbolizing renewal and hope. This musical tribute reflects Niinistö’s legacy of resilience and diplomacy, aligning with the humanistic values of the AIWS Film Park series, where his narrative film is being developed.
Presentation at the Meeting
The e-card was personally presented to President Niinistö during his discussion with Mr. Tuan, marking a cultural highlight of their collaboration. The digital gift, accessible via the link, combines Niinistö’s award recognition with Bach Tra’s artistic expression, encapsulating AIWS’s mission to integrate technology and humanity. Mr. Tuan noted, “This e-card honors President Niinistö’s enduring impact, blending his leadership with the universal language of music to inspire a peaceful future.”
On July 4, 2025, a landmark discussion will officially launch the vibrant AIWS Music for Humanity Movement. Bridging continents and cultures, this inaugural discussion will connect leaders and artists across diverse locations, including Boston, Nha Trang, Tokyo, Lake Como, Paris, and Tromsø (Northern Norway).
At the heart of this global conversation will be Governor Michael Dukakis and Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, alongside an esteemed group of musicians and newly appointed Ambassadors for the AIWS Music for Humanity. Their collective dialogue will lay the groundwork for the upcoming AIWS Music for Humanity Forum, exploring how the universal language of music, amplified by the ethical advancements of AI, can foster peace, compassion, and understanding in our world. One key topic for discussion will be precisely how the AIWS Music for Humanity will contribute to shaping a better world in the AI Age. This session marks a pivotal step in harnessing artistic expression to advance the human-centered vision of the AI World Society.
