In his final written message dated June 10, 2022, less than a month before his assassination, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, articulated a strategic vision for the Indo-Pacific region. Abe emphasized the...
President Von der Leyen to ask EU leaders to explore using ‘return hubs’ for migrants
The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient, has called for an exploration of “return hubs” outside the EU in a letter to the bloc’s national leaders on irregular migration, citing a deal between Italy...
AIWS and Japan: The Speech of Yasuhide Nakayama, Head of the Shinzo Abe Initiative in Japan
Yasuhide Nakayama, former State Minister of Defense of Japan, spoke at the BGF Conference "Governing the Future: AI, Democracy, and Humanity," held on April 30, 2024 at Harvard University Loeb House via video call from Japan. Here are some of his key notes:...
TikTok ban discourse, again; national security aid package follow-up: Four Pillars Roundup
With the recent American foreign military aid package finally passing Congress and signed by the White House, one of its corollary, the bill to ban TikTok, is regaining traction in public debate. Since the last round of discourse, the positions of both sides have not...
Spiritual Values of Religions for “The Knowledge Platform for AI”
INTERRELIGIOUS CONFERENCE 2024, Rome, Italy May 31 – June 4 Center for Interreligious Dialogue – Focolare Movement Nguyen Anh Tuan, Nguyen Phan Nguyet Minh In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the need for a comprehensive knowledge...
AIWS Distinguished Speech of Dr. Alondra Nelson – “Governing the Future: AI, Public Policy, and Democracy”
Dr. Alondra Nelson, the former Deputy Assistant to President Joe Biden and Acting Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will receive the 2024 World Leader in AI World Society Award and present the AIWS Distinguished Speech at Harvard...
Remarks of Governor Michael Dukakis, Chair of Boston Global Forum, to honor Dr. Alondra Nelson
Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, It is with great pleasure and honor that I stand before you today to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Dr. Alondra Nelson as she receives the prestigious 2024 World Leader in AI World Society Award. Dr. Nelson's...
The Shinzo Abe Youth Leader Award
The Shinzo Abe Youth Leader Award recognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and contributions to Japanese society, particularly in the context of the Age of AI and Digital advancement. This prestigious award honors...