by Editor BGF | Jan 13, 2025 | News
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday, January 10, 2025, in arguments over the fate of TikTok, a wildly popular digital platform that roughly half of the people in the United States use for entertainment and information.
TikTok could shut down its social media site in the U.S. by January 19, unless the Supreme Court strikes down or delays the effective date of a law aimed at forcing TikTok’s sale by its Chinese parent company.
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by Editor BGF | Jan 13, 2025 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
Professor Alondra Nelson, U.S. National Science Board Member and World Leader in AIWS Award recipient, visited Vietnam from January 6 to January 14, 2025.
On January 6, 2025, in Hanoi, Professor Nelson met with students from both Berkeley and Australia, who are part of the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA). They discussed the future of AI and their contributions to building the AI World Society (AIWS). On January 10, 2025, she continued her discussions in Nha Trang, Vietnam, where she spoke with excellent students and young leaders from Khanh Hoa, Vietnam. The students expressed their deep passion for learning and their commitment to using AI to create a better world. Their dedication to ethical AI practices and global cooperation was evident in the thought-provoking conversations during the meeting.
Throughout her visit, Professor Alondra Nelson received widespread appreciation, respect, and admiration from the students, who expressed their gratitude for her guidance and leadership. Her efforts to advance the goals of the AIWS continue to inspire these young leaders, who are committed to shaping the future of AI in ways that benefit global society.
by Editor BGF | Jan 13, 2025 | News
On January 11, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City, during the Saigon International University (SIU) Prize Computer Science Award Ceremony and the SIU Shaping Futures international conference on “AI for a Better World,” distinguished SIU Prize Laureates, SIU Prize Candidates, speakers, scientists, and participants united to call on governments, businesses, and academic institutions worldwide to collaborate on realizing the AIWS Government 24/7 and Boston Areti AI (BAI) models.
This initiative, taking place in 2025 — marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification — highlights a significant contribution from Vietnam to the global community. Distinguished scholars in attendance included Alondra Nelson, Sharad Sharma, Thomas Kehler, Ramu Damodaran, Nguyen Anh Tuan (Boston Global Forum), Nguyen Thanh Thuy, Hoang Kiem, along with leaders from the Vietnam National Assembly, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang City, the Ministry of Training and Education, the Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam National University, and international diplomats in Ho Chi Minh City.
by Editor BGF | Jan 6, 2025 | News, Shaping Futures
The Saigon International University (SIU) Prize Computer Science Award Ceremony and the international conference SIU Shaping Futures will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 11, 2025. The conference, themed “AI for a Better World,” will feature SIU Prize Laureates and distinguished speakers such as Professor Alondra Nelson, World Leader in AIWS Award recipient; Sharad Sharma of I-spirt; Thomas Kehler, Co-founder of CrowdSmart; and Ramu Damodaran, Founder and former Chief of United Nations Academic Impact. Participants will join SIU in calling for collaboration among governments, the business community, and academic institutions worldwide to work toward realizing the AIWS Boston Areti AI (BAI) — an AI agent to support and assist government leaders.
This event is also part of the BGF Roundtable “On the Road to the AI Action Summit”, supporting the French Government and President Macron. As 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification, this initiative represents a milestone contribution from Vietnam to the global community, demonstrating how innovation, collaboration, and ethical AI principles can be harnessed for the benefit of society worldwide.
by Editor BGF | Jan 6, 2025 | Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security, News
On November 25, 2024, at Harvard University Loeb House, the Honorable Mark Kennedy, Director of the Wilson Center’s Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition, Member of the BGF Board of Thinkers, and an enthusiastic leader of the Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security through the Indo-Pacific Spark Initiative, spoke at the AIWS – New Democracy Conference. His speech, titled “Ten Steps to Win the AI Race”, can be viewed at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cglYk7HF08o&t=49s
During the conference, the Boston Global Forum (BGF) honored French President Macron with the 2024 World Leader for Peace and Security Award for his contributions to global peace and security.
