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Four Pillars Roundup: Boston Global Forum Press Statement

Four Pillars Roundup: Boston Global Forum Press Statement

On the Trump–Putin Meeting in Alaska (Aug 15, 2025) and the Upcoming Trump–Zelensky Meeting in Washington (Aug 18, 2025) Boston, August 17, 2025 The Boston Global Forum (BGF) recognizes the significance of recent high-level diplomacy between U.S. President Donald...

U.N. Secretary General Urges Forward Thinking on New Technologies

U.N. Secretary General Urges Forward Thinking on New Technologies

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, a member of Club de Madrid, has been urging world leaders to consider the consequences of emerging technologies. In February, he called for global rules and norms to minimize the impact of cyber warfare on civilians. In a...

Police Exploring AI to Identify Suspects

Police Exploring AI to Identify Suspects

When considering artificial intelligence and police, most may think of Robocop. AI may be coming to a police department near you, but it will likely be a bit more subtle. Companies are developing facial recognition software for police body cameras that could allow...

AIWS Roundtable Held in Japan

AIWS Roundtable Held in Japan

On April 2, AIWS hosted a Roundtable in Tokyo, Japan with top AI researchers and thinkers. Among the many topics covered were AIWS's 7-layer model for AI, cyber security, the proliferation of fake news, and increased technological competition with China. Nobue Mita,...

New Film Explores Risks of AI

New Film Explores Risks of AI

A new documentary, Do You Trust This Computer?, explores the potential risks artificial intelligence could pose to humanity. The film is the work of Chris Pain, best known for his documentary Who Killed the Electric Car?   Paine includes interviews with several...

Shinzo Abe Pledges Support for Iraq’s Reconstruction

Shinzo Abe Pledges Support for Iraq’s Reconstruction

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo to discuss the reconstruction and sustainable development of Iraq. Abe pledged Japan's continuing support and a $330 million loan for irrigation and development projects. After...

Discussing AI Ethics in Japan

Discussing AI Ethics in Japan

This past Monday, April 2nd, the Artificial Intelligence World Society hosted an AIWS Round Table in Tokyo, Japan. The core theme was AIWS's 7-layer framework. Boston Global Forum and AIWS were represented by CEO Tuan Nguyen. They were joined by representatives of top...