by Editor | Jan 22, 2023 | Event Updates, News
The data economy is a rapidly growing field that holds great potential for innovation and progress. However, as we continue to develop this economy, it is important to ensure that it meets the standards of the Social Contract for the AI Age and supports the Global Enlightenment Economy.
Here are the initiatives for a Global Enlightenment Economy based on data economy:
- The Boston Global Forum (BGF) will work with governments and organizations to create new policies and programs that promote education, training, and access to data and data-driven technologies for all individuals.
- Global Alliance for Digital Governance will develop data trust frameworks. These frameworks provide a way for organizations and individuals to share data in a secure and transparent way, while also maintaining control over the data and its use. This is crucial for building trust and fostering collaboration in the data economy.
- BGF also promote the use of data for social good and encourage the development of data-driven solutions to address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability: every citizen can become an innovator.
The Boston Global Forum on “Data Economy for Global Enlightenment” will discuss above initiatives and will focus on finding ways to harness the power of data and data-driven technologies to promote economic growth and social progress, while also ensuring that these technologies are used in a responsible and ethical manner that meets the standards of the Social Contract for the AI Age and supports the Global Enlightenment Economy. By promoting data exchange, trust frameworks and data-driven solutions for social good, we can foster an inclusive and equitable data economy that benefits all.
by Editor | Jan 15, 2023 | News
ChatGPT can be used as an AI assistant for writing tasks such as essays, press releases, and speeches. The model’s advanced language understanding capabilities can help users generate text that is coherent, grammatically correct, and in line with their intended meaning. However, it’s important to keep in mind that GPT-3 is a machine learning model and its output may not be entirely accurate or appropriate, it’s always good to proofread and fact-check before publishing or submitting any work. Additionally, it’s important to use GPT-3 in a way that respects the rights and privacy of individuals, as outlined in the AIWS Social Contract for the AI Age.
The Social Contract for the AI Age introduced and considered the AI Assistant as a power center.
The History of AI House discussed about ChatGPT as an AI Assistant.
AI assistants are a center of power in the Social Contract for the AI age. In the AI age, ChatGPT and other AI systems have the potential to fundamentally change the way society functions and the nature of the social contract.
As a center of power, an AI Assisant can assist leaders in making decisions that affect society, such as those related to healthcare, education, and the economy. By providing data-driven insights and predictions, ChatGPT – AI Assistant can help leaders identify patterns and trends that can inform policy decisions and improve social outcomes. Additionally, ChatGPT – AI Assistant can assist in automating repetitive tasks and creating written documents, which can improve efficiency and productivity in various sectors.
However, the increasing use of AI systems also raises ethical and legal concerns, such as privacy, bias, and accountability. It is important to ensure that the Social Contract for the AI Age, fair and just, taking into account the rights and interests of all members of society.
Overall, ChatGPT as an AI assistant can be seen as a center of power in the Social Contract for the AI Age, providing valuable assistance to leaders while also raising important ethical and legal considerations. It is important to ensure that the benefits of AI are shared equitably and that the rights and interests of all members of society are protected.
by Editor | Jan 15, 2023 | News
On January 4, 2023 at Thuy Loi University, Ha Noi, Vietnam, Nguyen Anh Tuan, CEO of the Boston Global Forum, has spoken about the idea of a more enlightened and connected global community, where knowledge, information and technology are shared and used to improve the well-being of all people. This would be in line with the principles of the Age of Global Enlightenment. It could involve the use of technology, such as Artificial Intelligence, to promote Global Enlightenment values and improve the functioning of society.
He highlights Universities in the Age of Global Enlightenment:
- Create a lifelong learning ecosystem – each citizen is an innovator, learning is associated with creating a life and path for themselves.
- Participating in the creation of the Age of Global Enlightenment: jointly building the Global Enlightenment Economy infrastructure on the basis of the data economy – Artificial Intelligence
- Pioneer in building a Global Enlightenment Culture
- Pioneer in applying AI, blockchain, data to education, training, research and university administration.
A new model of university in the Age of Global Enlightenment would likely focus on providing students with a well-rounded education that emphasizes critical thinking, interdisciplinary study, and the ability to navigate a rapidly changing world. This might include a greater emphasis on experimental lifelong learning and real-world problem-solving, as well as the integration of new technologies and digital platforms to enhance the learning experience. Additionally, the university would likely place a greater emphasis on fostering a global perspective, encouraging students to study abroad and engage with diverse cultures and perspectives. Such a university would equip students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to thrive in an interconnected and rapidly changing world.
Universities can play a significant role in building data economy infrastructure by conducting research and development in areas such as data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. They can also provide education and training programs to students and professionals to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the data economy. Additionally, universities can foster collaborations and partnerships with industry and government to apply their research and expertise to real-world problems and develop new products and services to create an ecosystem where citizens have access to the knowledge and resources needed to become data-literate innovators, and where the responsible use of data is at the core of the culture. This ecosystem will foster innovation, job creation and growth in the data economy, ultimately supporting the well-being of every citizen.
Please read more about this news at: https://www.tlu.edu.vn/tin-tuc/talk-dai-hoc-trong-ky-nguyen-khai-sang-15531
by Editor | Jan 15, 2023 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
On January 10, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to create a select committee on China, using one of its first votes since Republicans took control to stress members’ desire to counter Beijing’s growing international influence.
The House voted 365 to 65 in favor of a resolution establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, which will investigate the issue and make policy recommendations.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/new-us-house-creates-committee-focused-competing-with-china-2023-01-10/
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/10/gop-led-house-creates-a-new-china-threat-committee-its-first-big-bipartisan-win.html
The Global Alliance for Digital Governance considers this a significant event in global governance and can help the world can in maintaining digital peace and security.
Picture courtesy by CNBC
by Editor | Jan 9, 2023 | News
Jürgen Schmidhuber published the feature “Annotated History of Modern AI and Deep Learning” at https://people.idsia.ch/~juergen/deep-learning-history.html
The History of AI at AIWS.net considers it a significant work of the History of AI.
The BGF will organize a History of AI roundtable on this Jürgen Schmidhuber work in middle of February with attendance of History of AI Board Members and AI experts.
Abstract:
Machine learning (ML) is the science of credit assignment: finding patterns in observations that predict the consequences of actions and help to improve future performance. Credit assignment is also required for human understanding of how the world works, not only for individuals navigating daily life, but also for academic professionals like historians who interpret the present in light of past events. Here I focus on the history of modern artificial intelligence (AI) which is dominated by artificial neural networks (NNs) and deep learning,[DL1-4] both conceptually closer to the old field of cybernetics than to what’s been called AI since 1956 (e.g., expert systems and logic programming). A modern history of AI will emphasize breakthroughs outside of the focus of traditional AI text books, in particular, mathematical foundations of today’s NNs such as the chain rule (1676), the first NNs (linear regression, circa 1800), and the first working deep learners (1965-). From the perspective of 2022, I provide a timeline of the—in hindsight—most important relevant events in the history of NNs, deep learning, AI, computer science, and mathematics in general, crediting those who laid foundations of the field. The text contains numerous hyperlinks to relevant overview sites from my AI Blog. It also debunks certain popular but misleading historic accounts of deep learning, and supplements my previous deep learning survey[DL1] which provides hundreds of additional references. Finally, to round it off, I’ll put things in a broader historic context spanning the time since the Big Bang until when the universe will be many times older than it is now. The present piece is also the draft of a chapter of my upcoming AI book.
Disclaimer. Some say a history of deep learning should not be written by someone who has helped to shape it—“you are part of history not a historian.”[CONN21] I cannot subscribe to that point of view. Since I seem to know more about deep learning history than others,[S20][DL3,DL3a][T22][DL1-2] I consider it my duty to document and promote this knowledge, even if that seems to imply a conflict of interest, as it means prominently mentioning my own team’s work, because (as of 2022) the most cited NNs are based on it.[MOST] Future AI historians may correct any era-specific potential bias.
by Editor | Jan 9, 2023 | News
The thunderous applause broke out as soon as Governor Maura Healey officially took up the title. Her number two, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, took the oath next. Their speeches hit on climate change, transportation and housing. “Let’s chart our path forward, walk it together into the next chapter of the Massachusetts story,” said Healey in her speech.
The 73rd Governor had a lot of support show up, including former governors from both parties, and Republican Bill Weld. “It’s a very good day. It’s the most orderly transfer of power I can conceive of,” said Weld.
Democrat Michael Dukakis, Chair of Boston Global Forum, came with the advice — pick good people and don’t ignore the T. “This is a city and state that care a lot about transportation. They like public transportation and they want to like it…and ride it,” said Dukakis.
Governor Healey told Boston 25 News they are still assembling their cabinet but the first cabinet meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. She also said in her speech — they will have a new MBTA Chief within 60 days.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/suffolk-county/former-current-future-leaders-turn-out-support-new-governor/26DANZRXHVB37C6IZP37IQVFLI/
by Editor | Jan 9, 2023 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
After proving its poweress in the field of software, India should strive to become a hub for software products, President Droupadi Murmu said on Saturday.
While speaking at the 7th edition of Digital India Awards, Murmu said that there should focus on democratising government data to help technology enthusiasts in the country develop localised digital solutions.
“We should leverage the prevailing policies and avail the ecosystem to position the country as a global powerhouse of software and hardware products by building made in India technology,” Murmu said.
She said India has emerged as an important country for use of technology for people-centric governance, especially during the pandemic, which has benefitted the rest of the world as well.
“Digital India is also playing an important role in enhancing the country’s profile on the world stage. This becomes all the more relevant as India takes over the presidency of G20 which is a milestone event,” Murmu said.
India formally assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1, 2022.
The Global Alliance for Digital Governance (GADG) considers India as a vital pillar for peace and security together with the US, EU, and Japan. With “AIWS Actions to create an Age of Global Enlightenment,” in 2023 BGF will organize a high-level meeting of BGF leaders, contributors, and leaders of partners, alliances of BGF with government, congress, and big tech, big companies, top universities of India to discuss about Global Enlightenment Economy models, Global Enlightenment Education.
https://www.outlookindia.com/business/india-should-strive-to-become-hub-of-software-products-focus-on-democratising-government-data-president-droupadi-murmu-news-251641
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-should-strive-to-become-hub-of-software-products-focus-on-democratising-govt-data-president-murmu/articleshow/96811986.cms
by Editor | Jan 1, 2023 | News
BGF chose this image as a symbol of the Global Enlightenment Age.
MIT Professor Nazli Choucri, BGF Board Member, wrote:
Three Critical Imperatives for the Age of Global Enlightenment
- Sustainability in framing and implementation of vision – while taking on responsibilities for fundamental remediation
- Precautionary Principle: — consider consequences of each actions, feedback logic, impacts on whole mission and vision.
- Power of Political Participation – people matter and matter a lot; individually and collectively – even the very best of ideas need support of the many.
by Editor | Jan 1, 2023 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
By Michael Dukakis, Nguyen Anh Tuan, Alex Pentland
Dec 30, 2022
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems are increasingly affecting our daily lives. Banking algorithms decide who is eligible for housing or loans, healthcare algorithms are making decisions on coverage and standards of care. Companies are using hiring algorithms to sort resumes. While all of these innovations make life more convenient, they pose risks to the public and are often rife with bias and discrimination.
In October, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.” As leaders of the Boston Global Forum, we applaud President Biden and the OSTP for advancing this important measure, which protects people from threats and defines guardrails on technology to reinforce civil rights, civil liberties and privacy, and equal opportunities ensuring access to critical resources and services.
The blueprint outlines common-sense protections with respect to AI:
- It shouldn’t discriminate;
- It shouldn’t violate data privacy;
- We should know when AI is being used;
- We should be able to opt out and talk to a human when we encounter a problem.
It’s not binding legislation, but rather a set of recommendations for government agencies and technology companies using AI. It’s also a great tool to educate the public as well as organizations responsible for protecting and advancing our civil rights and civil liberties.
On the world stage, bad actors in other nations are increasingly using AI to spread disinformation and propaganda through deep fakes and other manipulated media.
Last year, the Boston Global Forum and World Leadership Alliance — Club de Madrid brought prominent international leaders together to explore ideas and strategies and for a Global Law and Accord on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Rights.
The group established the Global Alliance for Digital Governance (GADG) to coordinate resources among governments, international organizations, corporations, think tanks, civil society and influencers for AI and a digital sphere for good, to make the resources more effective to synthesize and maximize their impact. It is not an organization, but rather, a network for sharing resources and cooperating among governments. At the core of this initiative is to establish a common understanding of policy and practice, anchored in general principles to help maximize the “good” and minimize the “bad” associated with AI:
- Fairness and justice for all: The first principle is already agreed upon in the international community as a powerful aspiration. All entities – private and public – should treat, and be treated, with fairness and justice.
- Responsibility and accountability for policy and decision making — private and public: The second principle recognizes the power of the new global ecology that will increasingly span all entities worldwide—private and public, developing and developed.
- Precautionary principle for innovations and applications: The third principle is to support innovation. It does not push for regulation but supports initiatives to explore the unknown with care and caution.
- Ethics-in-AI: Fourth is the principle of ethical integrity. At issue is incorporating the cultural commonalities into a global ethical system for all phases, innovations, and manifestations of artificial intelligence.
Without adequate guidelines and useful directives, the undisciplined use of AI poses risks to the wellbeing of individuals and creates fertile ground for economic, political, social, and criminal exploitation. As we gain consensus on principles and practices among members of the global society, we will generate and enhance social benefits and well-being for all, shared by all.
Michael Dukakis is the former governor of Massachusetts and chairman of the Boston Global Forum. Nguyen Anh Tuan is CEO of the Boston Global Forum. MIT Professor Alex “Sandy” Pentland is a contributor to the book “Remaking the World – Toward an Age of Global Enlightenment” and a board member of the UN global partnership for sustainable development data.
https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2022/12/30/dukakis-tuan-pentland-an-ai-bill-of-rights-must.html
