Originally published by the Shinzo Abe Initiative on LinkedIn. Recently, a groundbreaking dialogue on AI governance took place at Hotel Okura Tokyo under the moderation of Ichiro Fujisaki, the esteemed former Japanese Ambassador to the USA. The discussion focused on...
US, Japan, Philippines trilateral; and TikTok divestiture updates: Four Pillars roundup
The US and Japan, two Pillars, will cooperate with the Philippines in the South China Sea, as China continues to infringe on the sovereignty of countries in the region with their Nine-Dash Line claim. China has been putting stronger pressure in the region, with...
Congratulations to new Finnish President Stubb
Dear Alexander Stubb, On behalf of the Boston Global Forum, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on your election as the President of Finland. This momentous occasion is a testament to your exemplary leadership, dedication, and vision for the betterment of...
OpenAI shows off lifelike videos generated by Sora, its new AI tool
The New OpenAI Technology can create realistic videos from just a line of text: Sora can render richly detailed videos based on written prompts. However, the tool further raises concerns about deepfakes as AI continues to show up in elections around the world. The new...
A glimpse at EU and US backing of Ukraine: Roundup on the Four Pillars
Minh Nguyen, BGF Editor There has been little movement in the space of the Four Pillars themselves this past week, but we continue to provide updates to the stories of the year. After the EU approved an aid package to Ukraine last week, the US is looking to commit its...
Boston Global Forum Conference on Natural AI
We are excited to unveil the Boston Global Forum Conference on Natural AI, scheduled to take place on April 30, 2024, at the esteemed Harvard University Loeb House. This one-day symposium promises to be a landmark gathering of luminaries, specialists, and trailblazers...
Finnish President Niinistö’s firm stance against nuclear weapons
President Sauli Niinisto, the 2018 World Leader for Peace and Security Award and a Global Enlightenment Leader, discussed his position on nuclear weapons. In a recent interview with a Finnish newspaper IS.fi, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö made headlines with his...
Happy Lunar New Year 2024 – AIWS Angel at Army Innovation Park
On March 16, 2024, a significant collaboration between the Boston Global Forum and the Army Innovation Park (AIP) at Telecommunication University (TCU) in Nha Trang, Vietnam, marks a pivotal moment in the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). This partnership,...