June 4, 2025 – The AI World Society (AIWS) is honored to recognize Phạm Hoàng Khanh, a 12-year-old musical prodigy from Vietnam, as the first young contributor to the AIWS Music for Humanity Movement. Through his thoughtful reflections and inspired performance of Mozart and Chopin, Khanh embodies the spirit of AIWS: using music and wisdom to guide a human-centered future in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
Born on December 3, 2012, Khanh has distinguished himself not only through multiple national and international piano awards, but also as a young thinker deeply aware of AI’s impact on human creativity and society.
Khanh’s full remarks at his performance are shared below, offering a powerful message from the next generation:
Remarks by Phạm Hoàng Khanh
Contributor to the AI World Society (AIWS) through Music
My name is Pham Hoang Khanh. I’m 12 years old and I come from Vietnam.
Today, I’m excited to share my thoughts on one of the most fascinating topics of our time—Artificial Intelligence, or AI. When we think of AI, names like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Siri might come to mind.
For me, AI has been a helpful companion in daily life—I’ve used it for voice commands, to brainstorm ideas for school assignments, and even to create graphics and visual effects for photos and videos.
But over time, I’ve come to realize something important: AI, if overused, can make us rely less on our own thinking. My friends and I sometimes turn to AI for quick answers, instead of using our own creativity and reasoning. It feels like eating fast food—quick, convenient, and tasty, but not always healthy. Just like fast food can affect our bodies, overusing AI without mindfulness can affect how we think and learn.
We are living in a world surrounded by AI. It’s already changing many fields, and may one day take over roles in teaching, journalism, music, design, and more. So the big question is: Will we use AI as a tool to support us, or will we become dependent on it and lose something essential?
That’s why I believe we need wisdom and responsibility in how we use AI. In creative areas like music, AI can assist with technical tasks—but true music still needs human emotions and soul. Feelings are what make art meaningful, and no machine can fully replace that.
I’m proud to contribute my music today to the AI World Society (AIWS)—an initiative that envisions a future where AI and humanity grow together in harmony, with respect for ethics, creativity, and shared values. AIWS calls on leaders around the world, especially in finance and governance, to come together and shape policies that ensure AI uplifts humanity, rather than replacing it.
It’s a great honor for me to perform two classical works: Sonata in C Major by Mozart, and Nocturne in E Major by Chopin as my small contribution to this vision. Through music, I hope to share a message of hope, balance, and beauty in the AI era.
Please enjoy the performance!
🔗 Watch here
Phạm Hoàng Khanh’s thoughtful insights and soulful performance reflect the goals of the AIWS Music for Humanity Forum, which aims to unite artists, leaders, and citizens to explore how music can inspire ethical AI development and preserve human values. His contribution will be featured at the 2026 AIWS Music for Humanity Forum in Nha Trang, alongside the AIWS Film Park showcase.
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