by Editor | May 29, 2023 | News
With the aim of promoting historical, esteemed, and culturally significant locations, and enriching them with the values of the AI World Society in the Age of Global Enlightenment, Boston Global Forum is proud to collaborate with distinguished places in cities such as Boston, New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Tokyo, Rome, New Delhi, as well as preeminent cities and renowned national parks in the United States including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Zion, and more. Together, we will recognize and promote these locations as Global Enlightenment Houses, fostering discussions and initiatives that contribute to the Age of Global Enlightenment. As a part of the Global Enlightenment Mountain, these distinguished places will host special events and gatherings for the Global Enlightenment Community. Esteemed personalities of the Global Enlightenment Community will convene and engage in meaningful discussions at these Global Enlightenment Houses.
By establishing these venues as focal points for intellectual exchange, BGF aims to create a vibrant community that fosters the values of the Age of Global Enlightenment. Through these collaborative efforts, we seek to shape a future that harnesses the transformative power of AI and technology while promoting ethical practices, and the well-being of all. The Global Enlightenment Houses will serve as beacons of knowledge, guiding society toward the Age of Global Enlightenment.
by Editor | May 21, 2023 | Event Updates
Global Enlightenment Mountain (GEM), in collaboration with the Boston Global Forum, has established the Global Enlightenment Monument Program. This initiative aims to recognize and celebrate significant contributions and achievements in the development and advancement of an AI-driven world society, also known as the Age of Global Enlightenment.
As the world continues to witness rapid technological advancements, GEM and the Boston Global Forum seek to honor individuals, organizations, and governments that have made remarkable strides in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the betterment of society. The Global Enlightenment Monument Program serves as a platform to acknowledge their groundbreaking work and inspire further progress in this transformative era.
One of the key aspects of the program involves the designation of AI and digital monuments in collaboration with governments in name some nature wonders. These monuments will bear the names of prominent figures, organizations, or pioneering projects that have contributed significantly to shaping the AI World Society. By naming these monuments after the visionaries and trailblazers, GEM and the Boston Global Forum aim to immortalize their impact and inspire future generations.
The selection process for the naming of these monuments will involve a comprehensive evaluation of the contributions made by individuals or entities to the advancement of AI in various domains. The evaluation criteria will consider factors such as societal impact, ethical considerations, technological innovation, and the promotion of global collaboration. The chosen monuments will serve as symbols of progress and serve to remind the world of the efforts toward building an AI World Society rooted in the principles of Global Enlightenment.
by Editor | May 21, 2023 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
In his Welcome Keynote Address at the C20 Summit “Technology and Security for One World,” held as part of the C20 in India from May 12-14, 2023, Boston Global Forum CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan emphasized the need for faster policy-making by governments regarding AI global governance. Responding to questions from attendees on how to expedite the process, Mr. Tuan encouraged civil society organizations and think tanks to take an active role in contributing to and engaging in dialogue with governments to develop official regulations.
Recognizing the urgency and significance of establishing regulations in the era of AI World Society (AIWS)-the Age of Global Enlightenment, Mr. Tuan stressed the importance of not waiting for governments alone to act. He urged all participants in the conference, as well as civil society organizations and think tanks, to proactively engage in the regulatory process. By actively offering their expertise, insights, and policy recommendations, these entities can help expedite the development of regulations and shape the future of AI governance.
To facilitate this collaborative effort, the Boston Global Forum, in conjunction with the Global Alliance for Digital Governance, pledged to work closely with the resources provided by civil society organizations and think tanks. By harnessing the collective knowledge and expertise from these entities, the aim is to create a more effective framework for AI global governance.
In the AI World Society, where the rapid pace of technological advancement necessitates timely regulation, it is imperative for stakeholders to act swiftly and cooperatively. The call to action from Mr. Tuan serves as a reminder that governments alone cannot bear the responsibility of shaping AI governance. Instead, a multi-stakeholder approach involving civil society organizations, think tanks, and other experts is essential to ensure comprehensive, inclusive, and effective regulations.
By actively engaging with governments, offering proposals, and participating in dialogue, these non-governmental entities can play a crucial role in influencing AI governance policies. Their contributions will help address critical concerns such as privacy, ethics, transparency, and societal impact, fostering an environment that encourages responsible AI development and safeguards the well-being of individuals and communities.
As the Boston Global Forum and the Global Alliance for Digital Governance collaborate with civil society organizations and think tanks, it is expected that their combined efforts will contribute to the formulation of comprehensive and forward-thinking regulations for AI global governance. By acting swiftly and collaboratively, stakeholders can shape the future of AI in a manner that aligns with the principles of the Age of Global Enlightenment.
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Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan presents his Welcome Keynote Address to C20 Conference, May 12
by Editor | May 21, 2023 | News
Global Enlightenment Mountain (GEM) supports the concept “Data Exchange” of MIT Professor Alex Pentland, Distinguished Contributor to “Remaking the World – Toward an Age of Global Enlightenment.” Data exchanges are peer-to-peer platforms that curate and store data from many agents, conditionally allowing third parties to gain new insights from personal data. Since data exchanges implement the notion of sending the algorithm to the data (instead of sending the data to the algorithm), personal data is never extracted from the original source where it is stored but analyzed within it instead. Boston Global Forum, GEM and Global Alliance for Digital Governance will organize a special conference in early June 2023. Professor Alex Pentland will be a keynote speaker of the Conference.
To further explore the potential of data exchanges and their impact on global governance, making an ecosystem of exchange data, GEM, in collaboration with the Boston Global Forum and the Global Alliance for Digital Governance, will organize a special conference in early June 2023. This conference will bring together scholars and policymakers to discuss the implications, challenges, and opportunities presented by data exchanges.
GEM endorses the “Data Exchange” concept, as it is committed to advancing the principles of global enlightenment, knowledge sharing, and responsible data use. By supporting Professor Pentland’s work, GEM aims to encourage governments, organizations, and individuals worldwide to embrace data-driven approaches that prioritize privacy, transparency, and societal impact.
Professor Alex Pentland, co-founder of the Global Enlightenment Mountain (GEM)
by Editor | May 21, 2023 | News
Tom Kehler is a pioneer in AI at Silicon Valley, the chief scientist for CrowdSmart.ai, a start-up that utilizes AI in assisting decision-making and recommendations. A member of the Global Enlightenment Community, he spoke about the third generation of AI to AI and Faith. Global Enlightenment Mountain, a new model of Silicon Valley, connecting US, Japan, India, Europe, supports and coordinates this concept.
The full interview can be read here: https://aiandfaith.org/featured-interview-dr-tom-kehler/
Schwarting: The rapid innovation in the space of large language models seems to correlate with troubling cutbacks in AI ethics teams at large companies like Twitter and Microsoft. What are your thoughts on our ethical understanding of ChatGPT and its ramifications?
Kehler: I discussed this a bit in my interview with Christianity Today. I believe that, for the first time in history, we have taken misinformation generated by second-generation AI and have put it on steroids. It is now possible with ChatGPT to create massive amounts of misinformation that sounds extremely intelligent, which is dangerous. An important facet of the issue is dealing with data provenance, and academic publishing is a great analogy. Google’s idea for PageRank stemmed from the mathematics of citation research11. An eigenvalue problem drove the rankings. At CrowdSmart, we use a similar approach with the ideas of a group, with each idea retaining its provenance. I believe that retaining data provenance is critical to the future of AI. OpenAI relies on a whack-a-mole strategy, where any mistakes must be corrected over and over. Furthermore, if an LLM gave a wrong answer, who ought to be held accountable? If you query ChatGPT on its trustworthiness, it will say it is not trustworthy. From a legal perspective, if we are going to regulate one thing, let us require that the model can provide data provenance mapping to an accountable source.
Schwarting: There are many technical hurdles to providing accurate and reliable data provenance in generative models. Do you think that reliable data provenance has a hope of being taken on, both legally and technically?
Kehler: I think it has a very simple fix; namely, building a better training set. We have been lax about constructing a training set, and instead just scrape everything. Some have proposed watermarks 12to trace sources, but I believe more innovations will occur in this space. Historically, we have a process in human society where we speak to logic and evidence. Furthermore, there is nothing in faith that does not point to evidence for the reason for that belief. Faith has a somewhat Bayesian quality. For example, we have hope because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and if that is not true then we do not have hope. Hope is predicated on a verifiable piece of evidence: the large set of people who witnessed the resurrection. It is fundamental to society that we have a sense of the truth value of the information that we are building from.
Tom Kehler speaks at the BGF High-level Conference, April 26, 2023
by Editor | May 14, 2023 | Event Updates
The Civil20 working group on Technology, Security & Transparency hosted the “Technology and Security for One World” Summit May 12-14, 2023.The conference featured keynotes, panel discussions, breakout groups, workshops, and cultural programs. Its aim is to engage in multilateral discussions in order to generate policy recommendations which will be directly submitted to the G20 summit.
Distinguished speakers who delivered special addresses and keynotes during the Summit:
– Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist, Google and Co-Inventor of Internet
– Vilas Dhar, President and Trustee, The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
– Abhishek Singh, President and CEO of National E-Governance Division, India
– Marco Teixeira, United Nations Representative on Drugs and Crime, Regional Office for South Asia (UNODC ROSA)
– Paul Nemitz, Principal Advisor, European Commission
– Tuan Nguyen, CEO, Boston Global Forum
– Pradeep Gupta, Chairman, CyberMedia Research
Watch online at: tech4world.org
BGF CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan presented the Special Address on May 12, 2023.
by Editor | May 14, 2023 | News
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) empower people on the ground. However, there are few initiatives that bring CSOs together to voice their thoughts and best practices.
Objective: Create an alliance of CSOs from across the world as part of Civil20 that enables an inclusive, open, non-discriminatory, and fair digital society through collective efforts. This alliance will organize monthly meetings, workshops, training programs, seminars & deliberations on various current and emerging topics, as well as provide a platform for CSOs to run activities such as sharing “replicable” best practices and success stories. This alliance was launched during the Civil20 (C20) summit on Technology & Security for One World scheduled at Coimbatore, India, on 12, 13 & 14 May 2023: https://tech4world.org/initiatives/glides
Boston Global Forum CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan highlighted in his special address at the Civil 20 Technology and Security for One World Summit:
“It is heartening to see the establishment of the Global Internet Governance, Digital Empowerment and Security Alliance (GLIDES), which BGF fully supports as a Charter Member.
GLIDES, as an alliance of social organizations, will play a crucial role in connecting and harnessing the strength of humanity. By promoting unity and empowering citizens, it will contribute to creating a better world in the age of AI, guided by the principles of the AIWS model. The establishment of this alliance is not only essential but timely.
BGF, the Global Enlightenment Community, and GLIDES will collaborate on implementing action programs to navigate the AI age successfully. The Global Enlightenment Education Program aims to educate and equip citizens with knowledge and understanding to thrive in the AI-driven world. Simultaneously, the Global Enlightenment Leadership Program focuses on developing ethical and visionary leaders.
The GE Community, BGF, and GADG will serve as bridges for dialogue, control, and governance of AI. They will facilitate a global dialogue environment among civil society organizations, businesses, and governments to address challenges and risks associated with AI. Additionally, these entities will champion ethical AI innovation and explore new avenues of development for humanity, from improving democratic mechanisms to economic innovation.”
by Editor | May 14, 2023 | News
Boston Global Forum CEO Nguyen Anh Tuan presented the special address
Global Enlightenment Community: From Words to Actions – The Urgency for Government and Civic Action at the “Technology and Security for One World” Summit May 12-14, 2023. He presented an idea in allying social society organizations in building data and AI economy for every citizen:
We will establish a technology-driven economic market across the United States, Japan, India, Europe, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Israel, ASEAN, and beyond. Our goal is to connect with all countries and citizens who uphold and implement the standards set forth in the Social Contract for the AI Age. Through this alliance, we will leverage the power of the market and democracy to protect values, standards, and the dignity of individuals worldwide.
While our focus initially lies on implementing these initiatives in advanced countries, we acknowledge the importance of extending our efforts to developing nations in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. The ultimate vision is to establish the Age of Global Enlightenment, turning the AIWS model into a tangible reality. This path of governance, guided by responsible humans and propelled by the right goals and a beautiful model, shows the synthesis between human ingenuity and new technologies.
Let GADG, the Global Enlightenment Community, and GLIDES consolidate and unite to carry out these actions.
This market system, with the GEM platform at its core, will empower citizens and protect their dignity against the influence of undemocratic institutions.
Our dedication to building a united force of citizens does not stop at the aforementioned regions. We also deeply care about the countries in Africa and the Middle East, recognizing their immense potential for growth and development. While we focus on implementing our initiatives in advanced nations first, we are committed to extending our support and collaboration to these developing countries. By fostering partnerships and providing the necessary resources, we aim to empower their citizens and ensure they are not left behind in the journey towards the Age of Global Enlightenment.
To achieve our collective vision, we need to leverage our knowledge, optimize our strategies, and take reasonable actions based on the best available information. It is through alliances and connections among progressive resources that we can create a powerful and unified voice—one that resonates with democratic citizens around the world. Together, we can help every individual become an educated and democratic global citizen, capable of innovating and shaping the future of our global society.
The Global Alliance for Digital Governance (GADG) and the Global Internet Governance, Digital Empowerment and Security Alliance (GLIDES) will play crucial roles in coordinating these resources. They will serve as the driving force behind comprehensive human progress, ensuring that the power of AI is harnessed for good and that humanity remains in control of its own destiny.
Let us remember that the market is not merely a tool for economic exchange but a force that can shape societies. By harnessing the power of the market and aligning it with our shared values and standards, we can protect the dignity and worth of every individual. This alliance of citizens in the United States, Europe, India, Japan, Australia, Canada, South Korea, ASEAN, Brazil, and beyond will stand as a testament to our commitment to building a fair, just, and prosperous global society.
Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan presents the special address online
by Editor | May 14, 2023 | News
The Boston Global Forum (BGF) is delighted to announce that the Boston Globe 50 Most Influential Leaders in New England Technology have been recognized as esteemed members of the Global Enlightenment Community. This distinction underscores the significant contributions made by these leaders in advancing technology and fostering innovation within New England and across the globe. Their visionary thinking, entrepreneurial drive, and unwavering commitment have not only propelled the growth of the local technology ecosystem but have also had a profound global impact and contribution to build the Age of Global Enlightenment. As members of the Global Enlightenment Community, the community established in Boston by Governor Michael Dukakis, they join an esteemed group of individuals dedicated to shaping the future of technology, promoting collaboration, and driving positive change for the betterment of the world toward an Age of Global Enlightenment. This recognition serves as a testament to their exceptional leadership and influence in the technology sector, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to them on this well-deserved honor.
https://bostontechleaders2023.bostonglobe.com/
Daniela Rus, Director of MIT CSAIL
Steve Fredette is president and cofounder of Toast
