U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reportedly discussed the security environment surrounding China and Taiwan when he met with Akie Abe, the widow of late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, earlier this month. According to sources, Trump said during the meeting, with a...
Google says it has cracked a quantum computing challenge with new chip
Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab on Monday December 9, 2024 said that it has overcome a key challenge in quantum computing with a new generation of chip, solving a computing problem in five minutes that would take a classical computer more time than the history of the...
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...
Better late than never: Four Pillars Roundup
After months of domestic political stalling and deadlock, the US lower chamber (House of Representatives) has finally passed a military aid package for Ukraine. This is finally happening in part due to the current Speaker MIke Johnson's final willingness to defy the...
India’s G20 Sherpa: Citizen Stack and the Data Sovereignty – Knowledge Platform for AI
Mr. Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa and Former CEO of NITI Aayog, India, will speak and discuss at the Boston Global Forum Roundtable “India’s G20 Sherpa: Citizen Stack and the Data Sovereignty - Knowledge Platform for AI Systems.” This event is scheduled from 12:15...
BGF World Leader for Peace and Security Award recipient Ursula von der Leyen visits the Finland-Russia border to assess security situation
This is an excerpt from the full article published in the AP. Please read it here. The head of the European Union’s executive branch said Friday that Finland’s decision to close its border crossings with Russia over a surge in migrants is a security matter for the...