Dear Distinguished Leaders, Scholars, and Thinkers,
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping every dimension of human existence—from governance and creativity to ethics and spirituality—we stand at a pivotal crossroads. The rapid advancement of AI invites us not only to ask what technology can achieve, but how it might align with the deepest sources of wisdom, meaning, and transcendence that humanity has long attributed to Divine Intelligence.
Can AI serve as a bridge to greater understanding of the divine? Might it amplify compassion, justice, and peace—or risk diminishing the sacred essence of human consciousness? How can we ensure that the tools we create reflect not merely human ingenuity, but the eternal values of love, truth, and harmony that many traditions associate with the Divine?
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) – AI World Society (AIWS) Family invites you to join a thoughtful, interdisciplinary exploration of the partnership between Artificial Intelligence and Divine Intelligence. This dialogue seeks to unite leading minds from technology, philosophy, theology, ethics, and global leadership to examine how AI can be guided by spiritual wisdom, fostering a future where innovation serves the highest aspirations of humanity. Outcome of this discussion will contribute to America at 250 – A Beacon for the AI Age, envisioning the United States as a global leader in human-centered AI governance.
We warmly welcome your insights, reflections, and contributions to this vital conversation. Please share your thoughts, essays, or proposals by emailing [email protected].
Together, let us illuminate a path toward an AI Age that honors both the brilliance of human creation and the sacred mystery that inspires it.
With respect and anticipation,
Governor Michael Dukakis
Co-Founder and Chair Boston Global Forum
Former Governor of Massachusetts
1988 Democratic Nominee for President of the United States
On November 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at the Harvard University Faculty Club, BGF organized a panel discussion on Interfaith in the AI Age featuring Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the recipient of the 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award, prior to the award ceremony. Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan conducted and moderated this panel, with Harvard Professor David Silbersweig, Dr. Glen Weyl, and Mr. Ramu Damodaran joining the discussion with Gurudev.
The video of this panel discussion has been released:
As analyzed by The Japan News by Yomiuri Shimbun, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is consciously shaping her leadership through the combined legacies of Margaret Thatcher and Shinzo Abe—two leaders defined by resolve, strategic clarity, and moral conviction.
From Thatcher, Takaichi draws firmness in decision-making, economic sovereignty, and the willingness to confront structural challenges directly. From Abe, she inherits a broader strategic vision: alliance-centered diplomacy, proactive security policy, and the belief that Japan must act as a stabilizing force in the Indo-Pacific, particularly amid mounting pressures from China.
Central to this continuity is the Shinzo Abe Initiative—a forward-looking framework emphasizing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, values-based diplomacy, technological leadership, and close coordination with the United States and democratic partners. In her speeches and policy direction, Takaichi echoes Abe’s conviction that Japan’s strength lies not in confrontation, but in principled leadership, deterrence combined with dialogue, and innovation guided by democratic values.
By integrating Thatcher’s decisiveness with Abe’s strategic patience, and by advancing the Shinzo Abe Initiative into the AI Age, Takaichi positions Japan to play a decisive role in shaping regional stability, global governance, and the future partnership between Japan and the United States—aligned with the broader vision of America at 250 – A Beacon for the AI Age.
According to reporting by Associated Press, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order preventing U.S. states from enforcing or adopting their own artificial intelligence regulations, asserting federal primacy over AI governance.
This decision marks a significant moment in the history of AI governance in the United States. By centralizing regulatory authority at the federal level, the administration aims to avoid a fragmented state-by-state approach that could slow innovation and weaken America’s global competitiveness in AI.
From the perspective of the AI World Society (AIWS), this development underscores the urgency of establishing coherent, ethical, and human-centered national frameworks for AI—frameworks that protect innovation while safeguarding human dignity, democratic values, and public trust. AIWS has consistently emphasized that strong national coordination, combined with transparent ethical standards and accountability, is essential for responsible leadership in the AI Age.
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, this executive order highlights a defining question for the future: how America will balance speed, unity, and innovation with ethics, social responsibility, and enlightened governance in shaping the global AI order.
Nguyen Anh Tuan, Global Governance Architect, Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of the Boston Global Forum, will deliver a special talk on his new book, AI World Society (AIWS): A 30-Year US–Vietnam Partnership, From Nha Trang to Boston (1995–2025), at Hanoi Law University.
The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Hanoi time) on December 16, 2025, at 87 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hanoi, Vietnam. The program is jointly organized by Hanoi Law University and Tri Thuc Publishing.
The discussion will be moderated by Vu Quang Minh, High-Level Ambassador, former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, and Representative of the Boston Global Forum in Vietnam.
Nguyen Anh Tuan’s presentation will explore three decades of cooperation between the United States and Vietnam, highlighting how the AI World Society (AIWS) reflects a shared journey—from post-normalization engagement in the mid-1990s to forward-looking collaboration in AI governance, digital transformation, and human-centered development today.
The event is expected to attract scholars, students, policymakers, and practitioners interested in the intersection of law, technology, and international partnership in the AI Age. The book is co-authored by Nguyen Anh Tuan and Thomas Patterson, and published by Tri Thuc Publishing, one of Vietnam’s most respected academic publishers.
This document is dedicated to the pursuit of a peaceful, enlightened, and human-centered digital civilization — and to all those who believe that technology must serve humanity, not the reverse.
May the AI Age be shaped by wisdom, compassion, creativity, and global responsibility.
FOREWORD
By Governor Michael S. Dukakis
Co-Founder & Chair, Boston Global Forum
Former Governor of Massachusetts
1988 U.S. Presidential Nominee
As the world accelerates toward a future shaped by artificial intelligence and digital systems, we face profound questions about how societies will govern, create, and define value. The opportunities before us are immense — yet so are the risks. Without thoughtful stewardship, technology can deepen inequality, destabilize democracy, and undermine trust. But with vision and responsible governance, the AI Age can become a new era of peace, creativity, and shared prosperity.
The AIWS Digital Asset Standards Initiative (AIWS-DASI) is a decisive step toward ensuring such a future. By establishing ethical, technical, cultural, and civilizational standards for digital assets, we lay the foundation for a trustworthy digital economy — one aligned with democratic principles and human dignity. This work is essential not only for America’s 250th anniversary, but for the global community.
I commend Nguyen Anh Tuan, the Boston Global Forum team, and our international partners for advancing this historic initiative. May AIWS-DASI guide governments, institutions, innovators, and creators in building a digital world worthy of humanity’s highest ideals.
To be launched May 1, 2026, at Harvard University’s Loeb House
Boston, Massachusetts — December 8, 2025 — The Boston Global Forum (BGF) is proud to announce the forthcoming publication of America at 250: A Beacon for the AI Age, a significant new book co-authored by Governor Michael Dukakis, Former Governor of Massachusetts and 1988 Democratic nominee for President of the United States, and Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder and CEO of the Boston Global Forum and architect of the AI World Society (AIWS).
The book will be officially launched on May 1, 2026, at Harvard University’s Loeb House, as a centerpiece of the BGF Conference “America at 250 – A Beacon for the AI Age.”
A Blueprint for America’s Third Century
As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding in 2026, America at 250: A Beacon for the AI Age proposes that the nation’s third century must be defined by technological pioneering, a vibrant innovation economy, and moral leadership rooted in enlightened governance and the renewal of democratic values in the AI Age.
At a moment when artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and global instability are reshaping the world, Dukakis and Tuan offer a clear and compelling message: the United States still has a unique opportunity—and responsibility—to lead humanity toward a future where technology serves human dignity, democracy, and peace.
“I have always believed in the capacity of democratic government to improve people’s lives,” said Governor Michael Dukakis. “As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, this book is an invitation to rethink, renew, and modernize our democracy for the AI Age—without losing sight of the values that made this country what it is.”
Key Themes and Innovations
America at 250: A Beacon for the AI Age combines historical reflection, policy vision, and practical models. Among its core themes:
• AIWS Government 24/7 for the United States
A new architecture of democratic governance in which trusted, ethical AI supports leaders and institutions to provide continuous, transparent, and human-centered public service. The model integrates advanced decision support, a 24/7 digital citizen portal, real-time transparency dashboards, and strong constitutional safeguards.
• A New Silicon Valley Model for the AI Age
A reimagined innovation ecosystem that spreads opportunity across the country, unites public and private sectors, and ensures that technological progress is guided by ethical purpose—not merely profit.
• AIWS Digital Assets Standard Initiative (DASI)
A comprehensive framework for trusted digital assets, ensuring that digital value, identity, and AI-generated content are governed by principles of transparency, accountability, human dignity, and long-term stability.
• Hollywood, Film, and American Culture in the AI Age
A new model for American cultural leadership, including the AIWS Film Standard, where creativity is enhanced—but never replaced—by AI, with strong protections for artistic integrity and human rights.
• America’s Global Role and AI Diplomacy
A visionary yet realistic strategy for the United States to lead global AI governance, deepen democratic alliances, and offer the world a model of ethical, human-centered AI.
“This book is our contribution to America’s third century,” said Nguyen Anh Tuan. “We believe the United States can become a true beacon for the AI Age—a nation that shows how advanced technology can coexist with democracy, compassion, creativity, and peace.”
A Historic Moment: Launch at Harvard UniversityLoeb House
The book will be launched at Harvard University’s Loeb House on May 1, 2026, during the BGF Conference “America at 250 – A Beacon for the AI Age.”
The conference will gather:
Policy leaders and lawmakers
AI and technology experts
Scholars from Harvard, MIT, and major universities
Innovators, cultural leaders, and international partners
The event will highlight core themes from the book, including AIWS Government 24/7, the AIWS Trust Score for government AI systems, DASI, new models for the chip and innovation economy, and the future of American culture and global leadership.
About the Authors
Michael S. Dukakis served as Governor of Massachusetts (1975–1979, 1983–1991) and was the 1988 Democratic nominee for President of the United States. He has been a long-time advocate of effective, ethical, and responsive democratic governance and is Co-Founder and Chair of the Boston Global Forum.
Nguyen Anh Tuan is Co-Founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of the Boston Global Forum and the architect of the AI World Society (AIWS). He has pioneered frameworks for AI governance, digital assets, and cultural innovation in the AI Age, and leads major initiatives such as AIWS Government 24/7 and America at 250 – A Beacon for the AI Age.
About the Boston Global Forum
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) is a think tank and leadership platform dedicated to promoting peace, security, and human-centered development through innovation. BGF created the model of the AI World Society (AIWS) and leads major initiatives on AI ethics, democratic governance, digital assets, and global cooperation.
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December 7, 2025 — Boston, MA
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) is honored to announce that President Emmanuel Macron of France has sent an official letter expressing his appreciation for BGF’s initiatives and its vision for fostering peace, stability, and human-centered governance in the age of artificial intelligence.
In his letter dated December 4, 2025, President Macron thanked Governor Michael Dukakis, Nguyen Anh Tuan, and Elisabeth Moreno for their leadership and for the proposals BGF has put forward toward a peaceful and stable international future. President Macron affirmed that he had taken “careful note” of BGF’s recommended courses of action for global peace and stability, and conveyed his “strongest encouragement” to continue advancing these meaningful objectives.
This message from the French President reflects growing international recognition of BGF’s pioneering role in shaping frameworks such as the AI World Society (AIWS) and the upcoming book America at 250 – A Beacon for the AI Age.
The Boston Global Forum expresses deep gratitude to President Macron for his support and looks forward to continuing its work with global leaders to advance responsible AI, enlightened governance, and peaceful international cooperation.
