by Editor | Dec 26, 2023 | News
Minh Nguyen is the Editor of the Boston Global Forum and a Shinzo Abe Initiative Fellow. She writes the Four Pillars column in the BGF Weekly newsletter.
With the recent dangers of shipping in the Red Sea, the US announced Operation Prosperity Guardian, in cooperation with ten other countries, in order to secure shipping lanes through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, one of the most vital lanes, especially for Europe-Asia. This comes in light of Houthi attacks on civilian ships. Operation Prosperity Guardian includes the US, the UK, Canada, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, and Seychelles. These are two Pillars who are participating in the operation (the US and EU-UK). There are also around ten more states participating, some rumored to be Saudi Arabia and Egypt, but they remain anonymous in part for fear of domestic public opinion. In part due to these efforts, shipping giant Maersk is to restart shipping through the region. The Indian navy has also deployed warships in response to attacks on merchant vessels. In the region, the US has also been battling other Iranian proxies, such as in Iraq.
The US signed a new defense spending bill, the National Defense Authorization Act, into law. It aims to strengthen American positions in the Indo-Pacific, and some minor aid to Ukraine and Israel.
In the Asia-Pacific, there is still a stark reminder of the threat to global security that looms large. In the APEC Summit earlier this year in San Francisco, China’s Xi Jinping stated to Biden that China still plans on reunifying with Taiwan. It is a cornerstone of Xi’s policy that should not be forgotten.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) sails alongside the Japanese Murasame-class destroyer Akebono (DD 108) in the Gulf of Aden Nov. 25, 2023. Sailors from both ships trained on visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) procedures, helicopter operations, and division tactic exercises, increasing interoperability between the two allies. DAs part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), the Mason is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samantha Alaman)
by Editor | Dec 26, 2023 | News
BGF Framework for Global Governance of AI
Honoring Amma with 2023 World Leader for Peace and Security Award
“How to Govern AI In an Age of Global Tension,” BGF Special Report for the Riga Conference 2023
AIWS Natural AI initiative
Building Spiritual Values for AI World Society
AI World Society recognized at C20-G20 Summit India 2023
90th Birthday of Governor Michael Dukakis and the book “From the Massachusetts Miracle to the Age of Global Enlightenment”
Shinzo Abe Initiative Conference in Tokyo April 5, 2023 with the report “Japan’s Prominence in the new Age of Global Enlightenment”
Honored Japanese Minister Sanae Takaichi with 2023 World Leader in AIWS Award
Establishing the Global Enlightenment Community of AIWS City
by Editor | Dec 26, 2023 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
Thomas Kehler, a key member of the AIWS Natural AI Initiative:
Why we need to look to nature for a path forward
Earlier this week, the Boston Global Forum assembled a group of business, academic, and government leaders, calling for “A Natural AI Based on The Science of Computational Physics, Biology, and Neuroscience: Policy and Societal Significance.” I was a speaker at that event. The event resulted from discussions on finding a path forward given this year of AI success.
The accomplishments of AI in 2023 were so substantial that, for many, it is just a matter of pouring in money, data, and GPUs from this point forward. For many others, it is a destructive force to be regulated – even halted.
The power and productivity potential of generative AI is unparalleled in the history of AI. Pre-trained transformer models combined with the recognition that nearly all historical AI research areas can be mapped into a language encoding and decoding format fueled an explosion in results. This power is highly beneficial but also potentially destructive.
The success of today’s AI models is grounded in the mathematical apparatus of statistical physics. Specifically, deep learning neural nets derive from the physics of cooperative phenomena (magnetism and the flocking patterns of birds share the same math as deep learning). Principles from physics are foundational to today’s AI models. However, we are using the immense power of statistical thermodynamics without using physicists’ techniques to bind the generative power of solutions in real-world constraints. The call to ground AI research in development in a First Principles AI is a clear next step.
Pioneers in brain imaging and computational biology have made substantial leaps forward in linking mechanisms of perception and the physics of living systems to a fundamental principle of nature – homeostasis. The Free Energy Principle and the computational mechanism of Active Inference are based on the work of Karl Friston and other pioneers in brain science and computational biology. This work is tied to the profound insight that the principle of homeostasis applies to the physics of life and is an emerging general theory of the self-organizing principles of natural intelligence. Founders of the work in the Free Energy Principle and Active Inference are signatories to the attached letter.
Those who signed the attached letter believe the appropriate response to the tremendous advances in AI is to ground it in natural law. Generative AI must be grounded in cause and effect rather than filtered statistical possibilities.
The road ahead will benefit humanity and the preservation of biological lifeforms, provided we stay true to what brought us to this point of technological success. It rests upon our collective shoulders to bond to secure that road ahead.
Please take a look at the attached letter. If you wish to learn more or join the cause, send me an email ([email protected]) or contact [email protected]
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by Editor | Dec 26, 2023 | News
The AIWS Natural AI Initiative, titled “A Natural AI Based on the Science of Computational Physics, Biology, and Neuroscience: Policy and Societal Significance,” stands as a landmark event in the field of artificial intelligence in 2023. This initiative represents a pivotal moment where leading scientists, scholars, and policymakers come together to address the trajectory of AI development with a focus on foundational scientific principles.
Focus on Natural AI: The term “Natural AI” signifies an approach that aligns AI systems with the natural processes observed in physics, biology, and the human brain. This shift in perspective aims to create AI technologies that are not only powerful and efficient but also compatible with the innate intelligence found in living systems.
Historical Significance: The AIWS Natural AI Initiative is recognized as a historical event due to its emphasis on grounding artificial intelligence in the principles of computational physics, biology, and neuroscience. This approach marks a departure from conventional AI development paradigms, acknowledging the importance of aligning AI technologies with natural sciences.
by Editor | Dec 26, 2023 | News
The Global Enlightenment Leaders of 2023 have been instrumental in shaping the trajectory of the AI World Society (AIWS), leading initiatives that transcend conventional boundaries and exemplify a commitment to ethical, spiritual, inclusive, and forward-thinking practices.
- BGF Frameworks for Global Governance of AI: Global Enlightenment Leaders have played a pivotal role in the development and advocacy of the Boston Global Forum (BGF) Frameworks for global governing AI. Actively participating in the crafting of guidelines, they prioritize transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence to ensure positive societal impacts.
- Spiritual Values Integration: Going beyond technical considerations, Amma, recipient of the 2023 World Leader for Peace and Security Award, has been a driving force in integrating spiritual values into the discourse around AIWS. Recognizing the significance of ethical and spiritual principles, Amma promotes a harmonious relationship between technology and spirituality in guiding the development and deployment of AI technologies.
- Human-Centric AI: Emphasizing a human-centric approach to AI development, Global Enlightenment Leaders advocate for technologies that prioritize human well-being. Their efforts have been pivotal in shaping policies and practices that focus on augmenting, rather than replacing, human capabilities. This approach fosters a symbiotic relationship between humans and AI, ensuring the enhancement of human potential.
The Global Enlightenment Leaders have not only been pivotal in advocating for BGF Frameworks for global governing AI but have also played key roles in integrating spiritual values into AI discourse and promoting human-centric AI development. Their multifaceted contributions reflect a comprehensive commitment to guiding AIWS with ethical, spiritual, and human-centered principles.
