by Editor | Feb 12, 2023 | News
This year 2023 marks the 90th birthday of former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, born on November 3, 1933. Boston Global Forum and Michael Dukakis Institute will celebrate his remarkable life by a series of events with the theme “90th birthday of Michael Dukakis: From the Massachusetts Miracle to the Age of Global Enlightenment.” Governor Michael Dukakis is the co-chair of the United Nations Centennial Initiative, its mission is to create an Age of Global Enlightenment based on AI World Society, and bring together leaders from around the world to explore ways to promote peace, security, and innovation in the AI Age.
The series will start with the Boston Global Forum (BGF) High Level Dialogues on Regulation Framework for AI Assistants and ChatGPT on February 28, 2023. This dialogue will bring together experts to discuss and develop a comprehensive and coherent framework for regulating the development and deployment of AI technology. The aim is to ensure that these technologies are developed in an ethical manner that promotes the peace and security in the world.
The events will continue with conferences at Harvard and MIT where the latest research and developments in the field of AI will be explored and discussed. These conferences will bring together thought leaders and top experts to discuss about the future of AI and its impact on society.
The themed series will culminate with the BGF Conference on Age of Global Enlightenment: Road Ahead on November 2, 2023. This conference will bring together thought leaders and experts from around the world to discuss the Age of Global Enlightenment and the role that AI technology can play in promoting peace, security, and innovation around the world.
The BGF is committed to building a safe and secure world, and these events are a testament to that commitment. We welcome leaders, thinkers, artists, innovators, and all citizens to join us in celebrating the 90th birthday of Governor Michael Dukakis and in building the Age of Global Enlightenment.
by Editor | Feb 12, 2023 | News
Boston, February 9, 2023
Dear Leaders, Artists, and Writers,
As Co-Chairs of the Boston Global Forum’s contribution to the United Nations Centennial, we are writing to you with a mission to create a new era of global enlightenment in the run-up to the 100th anniversary of the United Nations in 2045. This is a unique opportunity for us to come together and make a lasting impact on the world in all aspects of human possibility and achievement.
One of our immediate initiatives, “Every Person an Innovator, Creator,” aims to empower individuals across the globe to unleash their full potential as creative agents of change. We strongly believe we are moving towards an “Artificial Intelligence World Society” (AIWS) where AI assistants can address so many of the preoccupations of our everyday lives, allowing people-led innovation and creativity to transform our world and drive progress in every sphere of society in a true liberation of human flourishing and enlightenment. With the ability to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges and create new opportunities for all, this initiative has the potential to bring unity to our increasingly fragmented planet and its people.
Our objective is to create global excitement and opportunities for imagining the world of 2045, with its promises and obstacles, its hopes and hindrances. That’s why we are reaching out to you, as thinkers, artists, and writers who are, above all, creators. Through your work, platform, or voice, you have the power to inspire and motivate others to embrace their own creativity and innovation. Your ability to think differently and challenge the status quo can play a crucial role in shaping our world, our future, and ourselves. We hope you will join us as a leader in building the Age of Global Enlightenment, as part of a movement that will shape the future of our world.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Michael Dukakis and Ramu Damodaran
Co-Chairs,
The Boston Global Forum Initiative for the United Nations Centennial
by Editor | Feb 12, 2023 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance
On February 8, 2023, Boston Global Forum and Global Alliance for Digital Governance announced concept notes for a Regulation Framework for ChatGPT and AI Assistants:
- Transparency: AI Assistants and ChatGPT should be transparent in their operations and decision-making processes, with the ability for individuals to understand and review the data and algorithms used.
- Accountability: There should be clear lines of responsibility and accountability for the actions and decisions made by AI Assistants and ChatGPT, and mechanisms for individuals to seek redress if they are affected by adverse outcomes.
- Privacy: AI Assistants and ChatGPT must protect the privacy of individuals and their data, and not misuse or disclose personal information without consent. This is elaborated further in the Social Contract for the AI Age.
- Bias and Discrimination: AI Assistants and ChatGPT should be designed and operated in a way that minimizes the potential for bias and discrimination, and actively works to eliminate it.
- Security: AI Assistants and ChatGPT must be designed with robust security measures to protect against hacking and other forms of cybercrime or loopholes.
- Ethical Use: AI Assistants and ChatGPT should operate in accordance with ethical principles. It is introduced in the 7-layer model of AI World Society (AIWS).
- Continuous Improvement: Regulations and laws for AI Assistants and ChatGPT should be flexible and adaptable, allowing for ongoing refinement and improvement in response to new developments and emerging flashpoints.
- International Cooperation: Given the global nature of AI technology, there should be international cooperation and coordination on regulations and laws for AI Assistants and ChatGPT, to ensure consistent standards and practices across borders with the Social Contract for the AI Age.
- Public Engagement: Regulations and laws for AI Assistants and ChatGPT should involve active public engagement and consultation, to ensure that the perspectives and needs of individuals and society are taken into account.
- Independent Oversight: There should be independent oversight bodies, such as regulatory agencies or watchdog groups, to monitor the deployment and use of AI Assistants and ChatGPT, and ensure compliance with regulations, laws, and principles. The Global Alliance for Digital Governance (GADG) is recommended as a watchdog institution.
by Editor | Feb 5, 2023 | News
In 2020, the Boston Global Forum (BGF), under the leadership of Governor Michael Dukakis, launched concepts for an Age of Global Enlightenment based on AIWS (Artificial Intelligence World Society) and the United Nations Centennial Initiative. This launch marked the beginning of a new age in which technology and innovation will play a crucial role in shaping our future. One of the pillars is AIWS City, which has been designed to be a model for the Age of Global Enlightenment.
One of the key components of AIWS City is the usage of AI Assistants, such as ChatGPT, to support and enhance the daily activities of its residents. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is an advanced language model trained on a massive amount of data to perform a wide range of tasks, from answering questions to generating creative writing. In AIWS City, ChatGPT is used as an AI Assistant to help citizens access information, automate tedious tasks, and provide valuable insights in real-time.
The integration of ChatGPT into AIWS City demonstrates the potential of AI to revolutionize our daily lives, improving efficiency and enabling new ways of learning and innovating. It also highlights the importance of responsible AI governance and ethical considerations, ensuring that AI is developed and deployed for the benefit of all.
AIWS City and the use of AI Assistants like ChatGPT are a testament to the Boston Global Forum’s commitment to creating a responsible and innovative future for AI, and the role that AI can play in building the Age of Global Enlightenment. Through this initiative, the BGF is demonstrating how AI can be leveraged to create a better future for all, and inspiring others to join in this effort.
by Editor | Feb 5, 2023 | News
Vint Cerf, father of the Internet, World Leader in AIWS Award 2019 recipient, a distinguished contributor to Remaking the World – Toward an Age of Global Enlightenment, a Global Enlightenment Leader, and co-founder of the AIWS City, is honored by the IEEE.
The IEEE has announced that Vint Cerf is the recipient of the 2023 IEEE Medal of Honor. He is being recognized: “for co-creating the Internet architecture and providing sustained leadership in its phenomenal growth in becoming society’s critical infrastructure.”
Considered the highest honor in the field of Electrical Engineering, the IEEE Medal of Honor was inaugurated in 1917 and is awarded annually to a single recipient for exceptional contributions or an extraordinary career in the IEEE fields of interest. Vinton G. Cerf is this year’s laureate.
https://spectrum.ieee.org/2023-ieee-medal-of-honor
