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July 4, 2026 — America at 250: A New Beacon for Humanity in the AI Age
2026-07-04
Dear Friends of the Boston Global Forum,
On this historic day — July 4, 2026, the 250th Anniversary of American Independence — the Boston Global Forum is honored to share a special collection of publications and initiatives dedicated to shaping a future where Artificial Intelligence serves humanity.
Two hundred and fifty years ago, the ideals of freedom, human dignity, and self-government inspired a new chapter of history. Today, as humanity enters the Age of Artificial Intelligence, these enduring values must once again guide a new frontier.
On this occasion, BGF is pleased to officially release The July 4, 2026 Collection: “A New Beacon for Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” — the publications below. These publications also mark the launch of the Beacon Series, a weekly column by Nguyen Anh Tuan exploring the ideas, values, and architectures needed to shape a trustworthy and humane AI Age:

The Boston Declaration: On the Primacy of the Human Person in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

A landmark declaration initiated by Governor Michael S. Dukakis and Nguyen Anh Tuan, affirming that: “Artificial Intelligence may surpass human intelligence in many domains. It must never surpass the primacy of the human person.”
Read and download: https://bostonglobalforum.org/news/the-boston-declaration/

Founder’s Reflection by Nguyen Anh Tuan — Launching the Weekly Beacon Series

“The Boston Declaration: Renewing America’s Beacon for Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” — in this opening essay of the new weekly Beacon Series, Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-Founder, Co-Chair and CEO of the Boston Global Forum and Chief Architect of AIWS, reflects on the meaning of America at 250 and the responsibility of humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
The Beacon Series will share weekly reflections and strategic ideas by Nguyen Anh Tuan on building a trusted, human-centered AI civilization — advancing the vision of AIWS Trust Infrastructure, AIWS Lumina, and the Constitution for Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
Read here: https://bostonglobalforum.org/news/the-boston-declaration-renewing-americas-beacon-for-humanity-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/

America at 250: AI Pioneers and the Boston Declaration — Historical Special Edition

Honoring the fifty America 250: AI Pioneers — the researchers, builders, physicians, educators, and public servants whose ideas, discoveries, and leadership have shaped the AI Age, and who join the call to build a trusted future for humanity.
Read the Special Edition: https://bostonglobalforum.org/news/america-250-ai-pioneers-and-the-boston-declaration/

America at 250 Legacy Series — Founding Volume (Version 1.0)

A New Beacon for Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence — a special publication documenting the historic journey: America at 250 → AIWS Trust Infrastructure → AIWS Trust Order → AIWS Lumina → The Boston Declaration → the Constitution for Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
Version 2.0, enriched with historical photographs, will be officially released at the Boston Global Forum Conference in November 2026, at Loeb House, Harvard University.
Download the Founding Volume: https://bostonglobalforum.org/news/america-at-250-legacy-series-founding-volume/

AIWS Lumina Laureates — A New Global Honor for the Human Spirit

On this day, BGF and AIWS also establish the AIWS Lumina Laureates — a global honor celebrating the world of culture, the arts, and sport: individuals whose lives and works elevate humanity and illuminate the path toward a more humane, wise, and noble civilization in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. The first Laureates will be announced in 2027.
Read the announcement: https://bostonglobalforum.org/news/boston-global-forum-establishes-the-aiws-lumina-laureates/

Honoring America at 250: Reflecting on the U.S. Constitution

A special Harvard Online lecture by Professor Thomas E. Patterson, Co-Founder of the Boston Global Forum, exploring the enduring values of the U.S. Constitution and their relevance for today’s world.
Watch here: https://bostonglobalforum.org/news/honoring-the-250th-reflect-on-the-constitution/
As we celebrate America at 250, we look not only to the achievements of the past, but also to the responsibilities of the future. The AI Age presents humanity with a defining choice:
Will intelligence be guided by wisdom? Will technology be guided by human dignity?
Together, we can build an AI Age where innovation strengthens freedom, democracy, peace, and the human spirit.
With appreciation,
Boston Global Forum
AIWS — from AI World Society to AI Wisdom Society
Boston, July 4, 2026
Please download the full article here: https://bostonglobalforum.org/wp-content/uploads/BGF_July4_Letter_America_at_250_v5.pdf
