The Boston Global Forum introduces an op-ed of Amandeep Singh Gill and Tshilidzi Marwala, published in the Daily Maverick (Zimbabwe). Amandeep Gill is United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology. The Boston Global Forum honored Gill with the World Leader in AI World Society Award 2022.
Governance framework
These are the reasons why the UN Secretary-General has welcomed calls by experts and Member States for the creation of a new UN entity to support collective efforts to govern this extraordinary technology inspired by models such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the International Civil Aviation Organisation, or the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Such an entity could gather knowledge and expertise and put it at the disposal of Member States and the international community. It could support collaboration on the research of AI tools to accelerate sustainable development.
As a first step, the Secretary-General is convening a multi-stakeholder High-Level Advisory Body for Artificial Intelligence that will report back for options for global AI governance by the end of the year. This is a unique opportunity for experts from governments, private sector, civil society, the technology sector, and academia to come together to create a global scientific consensus on opportunities and risks of AI, and provide guidance to the international community on how best to govern AI in the benefit of all humanity.
The Boston Global Forum and the Michael Dukakis Institute for Leadership and Innovation have hosted conferences, during which world leaders contributed ideas for global governance of AI and the quality of information, resulting in the book “Remaking the World – Toward an Age of Global Enlightenment.” We support thoughtful regulation of AI within a human centered framework, informed by experience and the imperatives of maintaining openness and civil social order.
Amandeep Gill presenting the Distinguished Global Enlightenment Speech and accepting the World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2022 (photo of Boston Global Forum)
In commemoration of Governor Michael Dukakis’s 90th birthday, we are pleased to share a collected documentary film that celebrates his remarkable life and achievements. At the House of Honor in AIWS City, we present a historical speech by the then-Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton at the Democratic National Convention in 1988, nominating Governor Dukakis for the presidency. This speech serves as a testament to Governor Dukakis’s enduring impact on American politics and his lasting legacy.
“We, the leaders of Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the United States, convened at Camp David to inaugurate a new era of trilateral partnership. We do so at a time of unparalleled opportunity for our countries and our citizens, and at a hinge point of history, when geopolitical competition, the climate crisis, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and nuclear provocations test us. This is a moment that requires unity and coordinated action from true partners, and it is a moment we intend to meet, together. Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States are determined to align our collective efforts because we believe our trilateral partnership advances the security and prosperity of all our people, the region, and the world. In this spirit, President Biden commended President Yoon and Prime Minister Kishida for their courageous leadership in transforming relations between Japan and the ROK. With the renewed bonds of friendship—and girded by the ironclad U.S.-Japan and U.S.-ROK alliances—each of our bilateral relationships is now stronger than ever. So too is our trilateral relationship.”
U.S. President Joe Biden (left) welcomes South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (center) and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to Camp David, Maryland, on Aug. 18. JIM WATSON/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was honored with the Boston Global Forum World Leader for Peace and Security Award in 2015. Furthermore, the Boston Global Forum established the Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security in 2022, after Abe’s assassination. The Boston Global Forum and the Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security extend their congratulations for the historical achievement of President Joe Biden.
U.S. President Barack Obama holds a tri-lateral meeting with South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague March 25, 2014. (Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced on August 18, 2023 that she has directed executive branch agencies to adopt a statewide policy on generative AI that outlines how the technology can be used safely.
A new policy for the state of Kansas outlines how artificial intelligence technology can be used responsibly within state government.
The Kansas policy, which was created and introduced by the Kansas Office of Information Technology Services, outlines how this emerging technology can be used while protecting state information.
“It is essential that we be proactive in finding the best way to use any technology that can pose risks to Kansans’ data and privacy,” Governor Kelly said. “With the adoption of this policy, Kansas serves as a model for what an enterprising, effective government can do to stay at the forefront of technological advancements.”
Throughout 2023, the Boston Global Forum and the Michael Dukakis Institute for Leadership and Innovation have hosted conferences during which world leaders have explored the impact of artificial intelligence on governance, privacy, public health, economies, and the quality of information. We support thoughtful regulation of AI within a human-centered framework, informed by experience and the imperatives of maintaining openness and civil social order. It is heartening to see that major AI players are, at least publicly, cooperative and amenable to government engagement.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
At AIWS City, a pioneering embodiment of the AI World Society vision, a groundbreaking development is set to take place. On September 23, 2023, the Shinzo Abe Initiative for Peace and Security will unveil and launch its newest section titled “Peace and Security.”
The establishment of the “Peace and Security” section within AIWS City is a testament to the commitment of global leaders and visionaries to fostering peace, stability, and security.
Moreover, this new section will also incorporate the spiritual values of Amma, a revered figure known for her unwavering commitment to world peace and security. By infusing Amma’s teachings and principles into the fabric of AIWS City’s “Peace and Security” section, it aims to further enrich the initiative’s mission with a deep sense of empathy, compassion, and understanding.
The launch of the “Peace and Security” section on September 23, 2023, is not just a milestone for AIWS City but a momentous step forward in the collective pursuit of a more peaceful and secure world. It symbolizes the power of technology, diplomacy, and spirituality converging to create a brighter and safer future for all of humanity.
