by Editor | Mar 13, 2022 | Event Updates
As cyberattacks could be an effective and fatal method for belligerent and totalitarian regimes to threaten national security, sovereignty, and autonomy of other nations, the Global Alliance for Digital Governance (GADG) organizes the Cyber Defense High Level Dialog: from Russia-Ukraine battlefield to Cyberwarfare with Authoritarian Regimes. This dialog unites governments, organizations, and companies to prevent cyberattacks from totalitarian, dictatorial countries such as China, Russia, and others.
Given the mission of the Global Alliance for Digital Governance, which is to establish Global Law and Accord on AI and Digital, cyber security is highly relevant. The dialog aims to exchange ideas on building international rules and alliance for cyber peace and security.
The date and time of the dialog is as followed:
Time: from March 10, 2022 to April 15, 2022.
Format: High Level Dialog format, Chatham House Rule.
Moderator: Governor Michael Dukakis, Chair of Boston Global Forum
Speakers: Leaders of Governments, Organizations, Companies, and Distinguished Thinkers
Discussants:
Professor Alex Sandy Pentland, MIT
Professor Nazli Choucri, MIT
Professor Thomas Patterson, Harvard, Co-founder of Boston Global Forum
Professor David Silbersweig, Harvard
Nguyen Anh Tuan, CEO of Boston Global Forum
Mats Karlsson, Former President of World Bank, Representative of BGF in Stockholm and London
Paul Nemitz, Director for Fundamental Rights and Union citizenship in the Directorate-General for JUSTICE of the European Commission, co-author of the AIWS-G7 Summit Initiative 2019, Representative of Boston Global Forum in Berlin and Brussels
Professor Francesco Lapenta, Representative of Boston Global Forum in Rome
Professor Derek Reveron, US War Naval College
Topics:
Cyber Defense: from Russia-Ukraine battlefield to Cyber-warfare with Authoritarian Regimes
- Cyberwarfare between Russia and Ukraine (including information war)
- Cyber threats from Russia, China and solutions to them
- International Accord on AI and Digital
- Building a trusted information society
Agenda:
March 10, 2022:
Opening Remarks, Governor Michael Dukakis and Nguyen Anh Tuan
The Boston Globe Letters – Globe Opinion: AI, a means of progress, can do harm if in the wrong hands
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/10/opinion/ai-means-progress-can-do-harm-if-wrong-hands/
https://bostonglobalforum.org/bgf2022/news-and-events/the-boston-globe-letters-globe-opinion-ai-a-means-of-progress-can-do-harm-if-in-the-wrong-hands/
BGF High Level Dialogs are special and flexible meetings and discussions of leaders:
Objectives
- To bring together, under the auspices of the Boston Global Forum (BGF), high level leaders in various sectors of the global landscape, together with distinguished thinkers, to reflect upon the format of the GADG, the issues it will seek to address, and contribute towards the emergence of reason-based and harmonious solutions.
- “Connect and convince” governments, international organizations, and multinational entities to initiate actions to address global issues in a way that is “faster, smarter, more effective”
Format and Principles
- This special high-level dialogue of the Boston Global Forum (BGF) will be convened in a Chatham House, where views and ideas are cited but not attributed, in an inclusive and flexible format that is free and relaxed;
- Contributions can be received through in-person participation as well as inputs by online, email or video clip. The sharing and distribution of content will be restricted to registered participants to whose privacy BGF is committed;
- Should BGF wish to quote from or cite any contributions, it would do so only after seeking and receiving the concurrence of the authors.
Boston Global Forum and the coordinators of GADG will conduct and moderate the event and coordinate the finalization of an outcome document which will be shared with participants before dissemination. The document will incorporate suggested ideas and initiatives that would animate movements and campaigns to identify problems that may emerge in defining the GADG and the best means to their resolution. It will also be a point of departure for a continued and sustained conversation through interactive forums, including social media, a truly global dialogue that will be a digital treasury of ideas that enrich the “AIWS City”.
by Editor | Mar 6, 2022 | News, AIWS and the Age of Global Enlightenment
Co-founders of AIWS City, Professor Thomas Patterson, Harvard University, Chief of AIWS University, a part of the AIWS City, and Nguyen Anh Tuan, Director of Michael Dukakis Institute, advise concepts for the main building of Nova University, Mekong, a not-for-profit university in Mekong area, Vietnam. As a flagship university engaged with the Age of Global Enlightenment, its main building will be a different architecture with landmark is the Global Enlightenment Bell. The style of the building will be neo-classical, with unique architecture. The Bell and this main building will be one of landmarks of the Age of Global Enlightenment.
Pioneering ideas and concepts of AIWS University in the Age of AI – the Age of Global Enlightenment will be applied at Nova University, Mekong to solve issues of Mekong Delta and Southeast Asia.
by Editor | Mar 6, 2022 | AIWS City and Rebuilding Ukraine, News
From February 24, 2022, when Russia government invaded Ukraine, Boston Global Forum World Leaders for Peace and Security led and contributed to peace and security in Ukraine:
President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen lead, unite, and consolidate EU to stand with Ukraine. She presented an inspired speech at European Parliament on March 1, 2022:
“In these days, independent Ukraine is facing its darkest hour. At the same time, the Ukrainian people are holding up the torch of freedom for all of us. They are showing immense courage. They are defending their lives. But they are also fighting for universal values and they are willing to die for them. President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people are a true inspiration. When we last spoke, he told me again about his people’s dream to join our Union. Today, the European Union and Ukraine are already closer than ever before. There is still a long path ahead. We have to end this war. And we should talk about the next steps. But I am sure: Nobody in this hemicycle can doubt that a people that stands up so bravely for our European values belongs in our European family.
And therefore, Honourable Members, I say: Long live Europe. And long live a free and independent Ukraine.”
On March 4, 2022, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö met with President Joseph R. Biden, Jr to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and ensuring strong defense and deterrence in northern Europe. The leaders also discussed ongoing transatlantic coordination to impose costs on Russia for its unprovoked and unjustified military invasion of Ukraine, and their respective efforts to provide security and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. The Presidents committed to start a process that would strengthen U.S.-Finnish security cooperation, which would be conducted in close consultation with other Nordic countries. The Presidents also discussed the importance of NATO’s Open Door policy. In addition, they discussed energy security and efforts to address climate change.
BGF call to accompany the ideas and recommendations of BGF World Leaders for Peace and Security President Ursula von de Leyen, President Sauli Niinisto, Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlen, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, President Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, and UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon, and build a new strong alliance for peace and security.
by Editor | Mar 6, 2022 | Papers & Reports, Global Law and Accord on AI and Digital, News
CAIDP announced the Updated Index Ranks AI Policies and Practices 2021 in 50 Countries. In this Index, Canada, Germany, Italy, and South Korea ranks at the top, the US makes progress, as concerns about China remain.
“We have reasons for optimism and reasons for concern,” said CAIDP Chair Merve Hickok. “The AIDV Index found global support for strong frameworks to regulate AI. At the same time, the threats to fundamental rights, enabled by AI techniques, are on the rise.”
The AIDV Index, prepared by CAIDP, is based on global norms found in the OECD/G20 AI Principles, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the new UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics. Policies and practices were evaluated for 50 countries. There was also careful analysis of AI related developments in 2021 at international organizations, including the G7 and the G20, the European Union, and the Council of Europe. This was the second edition of the report, and reflected the contributions of more than 100 experts and advocates from almost 40 countries.
“One of our central objectives is to see whether countries are fulfilling their commitments for trustworthy AI. We examined whether countries are willing to draw red lines with certain AI applications, such as facial recognition in public spaces,” said Marc Rotenberg, director of the Center for AI and Digital Policy.
The Global Alliance for Digital Governance (GADG), established by Boston Global Forum and Club de Madrid, coordinates global resources to build Global Law and Accord on AI and Digital, and unite organizations and influencers for a human-centred governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital societies.
by Editor | Mar 6, 2022 | Global Alliance for Digital Governance, News
One major initiative by the Boston Global Forum is a Social Contract for the AI Age. We would like to create a new alliance based on the values and standards of the Social Contract we adhere to: equality of opportunity and the right to study Global Enlightenment Education for every citizen, as well as transparency, openness, and social responsibility. Countries that join this alliance will support and protect each other, countries in this alliance will contribute to the qualities of economy, defense, innovations, education and society of all members.
The Social Contract for the AI Age seeks to make the world a locus of responsible interaction—a place where every person’s contribution is recognized and everyone has a right to knowledge and access to information, where no one is above the law, where money cannot be used to subvert political process, and where integrity, knowledge, creativity, honesty, and tolerance shape decisions and guide policy.
In short, the Social Contract for the AI Age seeks to build a world where all are recognized and valued, and all forms of governance adhere to a set of values and are accountable and transparent. It is a world where global challenges are met by collective action and responsibility.
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday March 2, 2022 overwhelmingly voted to reprimand Russia for invading Ukraine and demanded that Moscow stop fighting and withdraw its military forces, an action that aims to diplomatically isolate Russia at the world body. The resolution, supported by 141 of the assembly’s 193 members. BGF will discuss with these 141 governments, organizations, and companies that condemned the Russian invasion, for a new alliance for peace and security based on standards of the Social Contract for the AI Age. In the first phase, BGF will connect with OECD member countries.
by Editor | Mar 4, 2022 | AIWS City and Rebuilding Ukraine, News, Publications
March 4, 2022
Boston, MA – The Boston Global Forum (BGF), Michael Dukakis Institute (MDI), and Global Alliance for Digital Governance (GADG) stand by the autonomy, peace, and security of Ukraine, and condemn Russia’s senseless and destructive assault on Ukraine’s territory.
In early 2022, we created the “Laurel for Peace and Security in Ukraine” Initiative, with the mission of developing binding new international rules and instruments to safeguard the rights, interests, and integrity of countries that are too weak on their own to withstand aggressive hostile actions by more powerful countries. We call on you, as leaders and persons of influence in our international community, to support this Initiative.
The goals of our campaign “Laurel for Peace and Security in Ukraine” are as follows:
- Contribute ideas, solutions from distinguished thinkers, leaders for The New International Rules and Instruments for Peace and Security.
- Following the ideas and recommendations of BGF World Leaders for Peace and Security President Ursula von de Leyen, President Sauli Niinisto, Riksdag Speaker Andreas Norlen, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, President Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon.
- Collect and recognize governments, organizations, companies, influencers contribute by voices, actions to support for peace and security in Ukraine.
- Synthesize powers from governments, organizations, companies, influencers for Peace and Security in Ukraine
One major initiative by the Boston Global Forum is a Social Contract for the AI Age. We would like to create a new alliance based on the values and standards of the Social Contract we adhere to: equality of opportunity and the right to study Global Enlightenment Education for every citizen, as well as transparency, openness, and social responsibility. Countries that join this alliance will support and protect each other, countries in this alliance will contribute to the qualities of economy, defense, innovations, education and society of all members.
In accordance with this initiative, we humbly request that you, as businesses which share the mission of creating goods and values for society, stand with us and take action to aid Ukraine, accelerate the cessation of war, and restore stability for Europe and the world. We request that organizations stop conducting business with totalitarian, dictatorial regimes in large countries which threaten global peace and security, such as Russia.
Additionally, we are calling for Russia to be expelled from the United Nations Security Council. Learn more about our initiative here: Laurel for Peace and Security in Ukraine
Sincerely,
Leaders of the Boston Global Forum and Michael Dukakis Institute
by Editor | Feb 27, 2022 | AIWS and the Age of Global Enlightenment
Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the United Nations Centennial Initiative will select and propose gems of classical music for the Age of Global Enlightenment. BGF will honor remarkable orchestras as Legacy of Music for the Age of Global Enlightenment.
Support: Then BGF and the United Nations Centennial Initiative establish a network of contributors to the Orchestras for the Age of Global Enlightenment.
Benefit for contributors: Contributors will be recognized as Contributors to Music for the Age of Global Enlightenment with the honored certificates signed by Governor Michael Dukakis, Chair of the Boston Global Forum, Co-founder of the AIWS City and Leader of the Orchestras with some CD or their music productions.
BGF will invite, maintain, and expand this Contributors to Orchestras for the Age of Global Enlightenment.
These Orchestras will be recommended and honored on the AIWS City.
by Editor | Feb 27, 2022 | Global Law and Accord on AI and Digital, News
The world is in danger with the risk of wars threatening the peace and security of humankind in the 21st century. We urge the world community to respond to the current crisis by developing binding new international rules and instruments to safeguard the rights, interests, and sovereign integrity of small countries to withstand aggressive hostile actions by more powerful countries.
The Boston Global Forum commits to assist in the development of the new international rules and instruments and to advocate for their adoption.
The Boston Global Forum and Global Alliance for Digital Governance are connecting people and resources to create the synergy needed to curtail the risk of war and cyberwarfare, and to preserve peace and security.
The CEO of the Boston Global Forum and Resident Coordinator of the Global Alliance for Digital Governance, Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, welcomes emails from all organizations and individuals interested in joining us for action, via: [email protected]
It is of utmost importance that we start working hand in hand now to protect world peace and security.
by Editor | Feb 27, 2022 | Papers & Reports
The world needs to synthesize powers from governments, organizations, companies, and influencers for Peace and Security in Ukraine and for future: developing binding new international rules and instruments to safeguard the rights, interests, and integrity of countries that are too weak on their own to withstand aggressive hostile actions by more powerful countries.
Boston Global Forum and Global Alliance for Digital Governance have established Laurel for Peace and Security in Ukraine Program to meet this demand. The Program will:
- Contribute ideas, solutions from distinguished thinkers, leaders for The New International Rules and Instruments for Peace and Security.
- Collect and recognize governments, organizations, companies, influencers contribute by voices, actions to support for peace and security in Ukraine.
- Synthesize powers from governments, organizations, companies, influencers for Peace and Security in Ukraine
Then BGF will develop the special report “Laurel for Peace and Security in Ukraine,” which will be sent to Presidents, Prime Ministers, Speakers of Congresses, Parliaments of countries and Secretary General of the United Nations.
