Boston, MA, April 15, 2024 In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the need for a comprehensive knowledge platform has never been more pressing. As AI systems continue to permeate various aspects of our lives, from healthcare and finance to...
Advancing Transatlantic Leadership on Artificial Intelligence
Joint Statement EU-US Trade and Technology Council of 4-5 April 2024 in Leuven, Belgium The acceleration of the digital transformation creates unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation but also raises numerous risks and challenges that call for...
The White House Puts New Guardrails on Government Use of AI
The US government issued new rules Thursday requiring more caution and transparency from federal agencies using artificial intelligence, saying they are needed to protect the public as AI rapidly advances. But the new policy also has provisions to encourage AI...
Generative AI for Pro-Democracy Platforms
By Lily L. Tsai, Alex Pentland, Alia Braley, Nuole Chen, José Ramón Enríquez, and Anka Reuel BGF are pleased to introduce new report of MIT professor Alex Pentland, a board member of the Boston Global Forum. Online discourse faces challenges in facilitating...
United Nations General Assembly Adopts by Consensus U.S.-Led Resolution on Seizing the Opportunities of Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Systems for Sustainable Development
On March 21, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly achieved a historic milestone by adopting, through consensus, a resolution spearheaded by the United States on "Seizing the opportunities of safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems for...
CNBC: World’s first major act to regulate AI passed by European lawmakers
The European Union’s parliament on Wednesday approved the world’s first major set of regulatory ground rules to govern the mediatized artificial intelligence at the forefront of tech investment. The EU brokered provisional political consensus in early December, and it...
Biden calls for ban on AI voice generations during State of the Union
President Joe Biden took credit for the improving economy in his State of the Union speech Thursday. He also addressed artificial intelligence, saying he wants to harness the promise of it - especially one element that had a direct impact on him. "Pass bipartisan...
Outline of Special Report: Addressing World Conflicts and War – Solutions for Peace and Stability
Shinzo Abe Initiative Conference 2024 - March 28, 2024, Tokyo I. Introduction In a world marked by persistent conflict and strife, the pursuit of sustainable solutions for peace and stability has never been more crucial. As we gather at the Shinzo Abe Initiative...