Four Pillars is unfortunately on break this week as we prepare for the upcoming publication of materials and multimedia from the ceremony and conference last week. In lieu of a full analysis article, here are some interesting issues and topics in the Four Pillars...
Innovating with Integrity: Dr. Alondra Nelson’s Distinguished Speech at “Governing the Future: AI, Public Policy, and Democracy”
The BGF honored Dr. Alondra Nelson with the 2024 World Leader in AIWS Award for her leadership in AI governance and policymaking at the conference "Governing the Future: AI, Democracy, and Humanity" on April 30, 2024. Governor Michael Dukakis, Chair of Boston Global...
The Metamorphosis
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will bring many wonders. It may also destabilize everything from nuclear détente to human friendships. We need to think much harder about how to adapt. Humanity is at the edge of a revolution driven by artificial intelligence. It has the...
AI could detect potential heart issues
A brief, non-invasive test using artificial intelligence (AI) has been found to identify patients with abnormal heart rhythm even when their rhythm seems normal. The study, which involved almost 181,000 patients, is the first to use deep learning to find signals in...
Facebook, Google, Twitter aren’t prepared for presidential deepfakes
None of the big three internet foghorns—Facebook, Google, or Twitter—seems to have a clear plan for dealing with AI-generated fake videos, or “deepfakes,” ahead of next year’s presidential election, according to the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Status...
The need for a New Social Contract in AI Age
Today, AI touches nearly every aspect of our lives. Today, more than half the people in the world have access to the Internet. The flow of Data, AI, Internet, and social media connect us globally, create new information ecosystems, and impact directly the economies of...
Governor Dukakis warns both parties to fix federal deficit before it’s too late
Former Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis sounded the alarm on America's federal deficit Wednesday on "Your World with Neil Cavuto," and said if both parties don't act fast it could spin out of control. "I'm worried about it on both sides. I mean, I don't...
Ensuring AI benefits everyone, tech must have a diverse pipeline
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is an integral part of our daily lives, work, and existence. AI-driven medical diagnostics alert doctors to early warning signs of diseases and conditions, allowing them to provide better treatment for patients and save lives....