By Governor Michael Dukakis and Nguyen Anh Tuan
Boston, August 18, 2025
Dear BGF–AIWS Family Members,
We live in a time of profound change. Technology—especially artificial intelligence—is reshaping our world, creating both extraordinary opportunities and urgent challenges. Together, we are called to build a new model of democracy, guided by advanced technologies, ethics, and human-centered values.
The BGF–AIWS Family is composed of distinguished leaders, policymakers, thinkers, innovators, and creators who hold influence and impact across the globe. As a family, we are united by our commitment to contribute ideas, innovations, and solutions that advance humanity and shape a true AI World Society (AIWS).
Our culture is founded on these principles:
· Global Friendship and Service
We see the people of all nations as our friends. Our mission is to serve them, to help them live better lives with knowledge, ethics, and innovation in the Age of AI.
· Respect for Laws and Values, Led by Compassion
We live and work by rules and laws, but above all we lead with love, compassion, understanding, and sharing. We respect the diverse cultures of all peoples.
· Family of Respect and Support
Within the BGF–AIWS Family, we see each member as true family—bound by mutual respect, love, compassion, and the readiness to support one another.
· Shared Success
The achievements and successes of each member are the success of us all. Every step forward by one strengthens our collective journey toward realizing AIWS.
· Commitment to Ethical AI and Good Governance
We commit ourselves to building a world free from hate, rivalry, cruelty, and feuds— where AI is developed and applied responsibly, ethically, and under good governance.
· Joy, Innovation, and Optimism
We live as a warm-hearted family of joy and innovation, always looking forward with optimism to a better future. Together, we work to solve the world’s problems with creativity, wisdom, and compassion.
The BGF–AIWS Family is not only an idea—it is a living community of bright innovation and human warmth. In unity, we carry forward the spirit of AIWS to build a just, compassionate, and enlightened future for all.
Governor Michael Dukakis
Co-founder and Chair, Boston Global Forum
Nguyen Anh Tuan
Co-founder and Co-Chair, Boston Global Forum
