By Governor Michael Dukakis
When I first entered public service more than half a century ago, I believed deeply in the capacity of democratic government to improve the lives of its people. I believed in institutions built upon reason, fairness, accountability, and the participation of an informed citizenry.
Today, as we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, those beliefs have only grown stronger—yet the world around us has changed in ways none of us could have imagined.
Artificial intelligence will reshape every institution of society—from education and healthcare to national security and the global economy. Whether this transformation strengthens democracy or undermines it depends entirely on the choices we make now.
That is why I am proud to join Nguyen Anh Tuan in writing this book. Tuan is one of the most innovative thinkers in the world today on the relationship between AI and democratic governance. His work with the Boston Global Forum and the AI World Society has opened a new frontier: using AI not to displace democratic values, but to advance them.
Together, we offer a vision for an America worthy of its history—and prepared for its future.
An America that continues to lead the world not only through power, but through principle.
This book proposes bold ideas:
- A new model of democratic governance—AIWS Government 24/7
- A rebuilt innovation economy grounded in ethical purpose
- Trusted digital systems that protect the rights and dignity of every citizen
- A revitalized cultural and creative leadership
- A foreign policy of cooperation and enlightened AI diplomacy
These proposals reflect a simple truth:
America’s greatness has always come from its ability to reinvent itself.
As we celebrate America at 250, let this be a moment not just of commemoration, but of renewal.
The next century belongs to the nations that guide technology with wisdom. If we do this right, the United States can remain a beacon—
not only for democracy, but for the entire human family in the AI Age.
Michael S. Dukakis
Governor of Massachusetts (1975–1979, 1983–1991)
1988 Democratic Nominee for President of the United States
