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Hon. Mark R. Kennedy, Director of the Wilson Center’s Wahba Institute for Strategic Competition

Speech delivered on February 11, 2025, at the Boston Global Forum’s “Government 24/7: How Al Might Best Transform Governance” event as part of the Al Action Summit in Paris, France

24/7 Government: Harnessing AI for Public Good

Rather than seeking to lead the world in excessive regulations, Europe should consider leading in embracing initiatives like the AI World Society (AIWS) Government 24/7 model of government promoted by the Boston Global Forum.

This is a vision for government that operates continually, efficiently, and ethically, driven by AI to enhance human governance rather than replace it.

Nearly every other aspect of society has become continually responsive to individuals simply by tapping day or night on our smart phones. To reflect the Enlightenment’s spirit of individual empowerment, government should be just as responsive.

The AIWS Government 24/7 model embraces ethical governance and includes several components:

• Boston Areti AI (Areti being the Greek word for virtue). This is the idea that governance can be improved by government leaders having access to an AI-driven decision-support agent that learns from history’s greatest leaders, accumulating the lessons learned from the past, and incorporating the best insights that AI can offer.
• Integration of AI into all branches of government. To ensure efficient and responsive government, AI should support executive decision-making, legislative analysis, and judicial processing. Yes, humans will remain at the heart of governance, but by leveraging AI, governments can be more responsive to their citizens.
• AIWS University. Universities should strive to become lifelong AI-empowered learning ecosystems, helping faculty to offer personalized education and accelerate research discoveries. Such universities would foster an interdisciplinary approach, integrating AI with ethics, policy, and technology to develop the next generation of leaders equipped to navigate the complexities of AI governance and innovation.
• AIWS Healthcare. In the age of AI, healthcare providers can be more patient-centric. They can benefit from AI-driven predictive analytics, resource optimization, diagnostics, and treatment planning to enhance patient outcomes and reduce medical errors, in pursuit of providing continual, equitable access to high-quality healthcare.
• Cybersecurity and Data Protection Policiestake on an even more important role. AI governance and service delivery systems must be safeguarded from misuse.

AI-assisted 24/7 governance promises greater efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness. To achieve this, we must ensure it empowers government workers and citizens alike in like with the Enlightenment spirit, rather than overwhelming them with bureaucracy.

A Call to Action

We are at a defining moment. The choice before us is not merely one of technological design but one of philosophical alignment. Will we uphold the ideals of the Enlightenment, or will we allow them to be eclipsed by authoritarian efficiency?

The tasks before us are clear. First, we must ensure humans remain in control of AI. Second, we must champion the democratic, freedom-focused AI model over the authoritarian alternative. Third, we must address the broader societal concerns AI brings.

France must embrace its Enlightenment heritage, streamline regulatory burdens, and lead in advancing safe, human-centered AI. By doing so, it can inspire not only Europe but the world.

The Enlightenment was a revolution of knowledge, autonomy, and progress.

Today, we must ignite a similar revolution, ensuring that AI serves humanity, protects dignity, and upholds liberty.

Together, let us ensure that the democratic AI model prevails—not just for the sake of innovation, but for the preservation of the human spirit itself.

Please read full at: https://bostonglobalforum.org/publication/preserving-the-ideals-of-the-enlightenment-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/

On February 3, 2025, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Intel Corporation (Intel) to strengthen their collaboration for the industrialization of quantum technology.

Through this partnership, AIST’s Quantum-AI Fusion Technology Business Development Global Research Center (G-QuAT) will integrate its evaluation testbed and device manufacturing capabilities with Intel’s cutting-edge semiconductor processes.

The goal is to realize a system with tens of thousands of qubits at an industrially viable level by the early 2030s. Specifically, the collaboration will focus on evaluating and optimizing materials and components essential for silicon quantum computer systems, developing implementation technologies, advancing refrigeration technology for large-scale quantum computers, integrating qubits, and developing cryogenic electronics for qubit control.

• AIST and Intel signed an MOU to strengthen collaboration on industrializing quantum technology, focusing on silicon quantum computers.

• The partnership integrates AIST’s G-QuAT research center capabilities with Intel’s established semiconductor processes to potentially develop a system with tens of thousands of qubits by the early 2030s.
• The collaboration will optimize materials, develop implementation and refrigeration technologies, integrate qubits, and create cryogenic electronics for large-scale quantum computing.

https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/02/07/aist-and-intel-strengthen-collaboration-for-industrialization-of-silicon-quantum-computers/

https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-lab-and-Intel-set-out-to-develop-next-gen-quantum-computer

 

Recommendations for Realizing AIWS Government 24/7:

1. Establish a Global Alliance for Digital Governance – France should lead efforts to create an AI governance alliance, bringing together democratic nations to develop policies that ensure AI’s responsible use in government.
2. Develop an AI Ethics and Transparency Framework – Governments must adopt a universal AI ethics charter that includes transparency, accountability, and human-centric design.
3. Invest in AI for Public Services – AIWS Government 24/7 should be piloted in France, using AI to improve healthcare, education, legal systems, and social services, ensuring continuous and responsive governance.
4. Create AI-Powered Citizen Engagement Platforms – Governments should develop AI-powered platforms that allow citizens to interact with policymakers in real-time, fostering public participation. This is a core component of AIWS Government 24/7.
5. Ensure AI for Democracy, Not Control – AI should be used to strengthen democratic institutions, not to censor, manipulate, or surveil populations. France should take the lead in safeguarding these principles.
6. Launch AI Talent and Innovation Hubs Named “Global Enlightenment Mountain” (GEM) – Establish AI research centers that bring together students, researchers, and policymakers to develop AI applications aligned with Enlightenment values. This is an innovative new model, evolving beyond Silicon Valley.
7. Enhance Cybersecurity and Data Protection – Governments must develop strict AI security protocols to prevent cyberattacks, deepfake misinformation, and AI-driven manipulations.
8. Promote AI Education and Public Awareness – AI literacy programs should be introduced in schools and universities to ensure that the next generation understands both the benefits and risks of AI governance.
9. Facilitate Cross-Cultural AI Collaborations – France should foster AI collaborations between the EU, US, Japan, India, and ASEAN, ensuring that AI-driven governance reflects diverse perspectives.
10. Declare Paris the Global Hub for Ethical AI Governance – France should position itself as the leader of ethical AI and use the New Paris of Enlightenment as a model for democratic AI governance worldwide.

Endorsement and Background

These recommendations are the result of in-depth discussions by the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA), a distinguished network of outstanding students from top universities including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, Princeton, Columbia, UCLA, Georgetown, Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Brown, Oxford, Cambridge, and Paris PSL.

The EAA’s proposals were formulated during “AI Action Summit: Transforming Governance in the Age of AI,” an official event of “On the Road to the AI Action Summit in Paris,” organized by the Boston Global Forum (BGF).

The EAA, mentored and sponsored by the Boston Global Forum, is dedicated to advancing the vision of AIWS Government 24/7 and contributing to the development of the Special Program “Creating a New Paris of Enlightenment.”

To Distinguished Leaders, Visionaries, Actors, and Actresses of Hollywood and the Film Industry

The AI Action Summit and Boston Global Forum are honored to invite you to a groundbreaking dialogue featuring President Macron, world leaders attending the AI Action Summit, and visionaries, actors, and actresses of Hollywood during the AI Action Summit, taking place in Paris on February 11, 2025, as part of the broader AI Action Summit events. The outcome of this meeting will be the announcement of an initiative, “Hollywood for a New Enlightenment,” on March 1, 2025, the eve of Oscar 2025. Hollywood’s unique ability to inspire and shape global culture positions its leaders and creatives as essential contributors to the ethical and imaginative development of the Artificial Intelligence World Society (AIWS).

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1925 saw the release of The Big Parade, one of the earliest Hollywood films. A story set in France, it captured the impact upon one individual—his life, his loyalties, and his loves—of a global war.

One hundred years later, France is host to another event of global dimensions: the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, to be held in Paris on February 10 and 11. It will look into a future where the threats of war are as plausible as the promise of peace, a world whose order will profoundly affect the life, happiness, and opportunities for every human being.

The Boston Global Forum is proud to be part of this effort, a hope for a New Paris of Enlightenment. We hope you can be too.

In 2018, French President Macron initiated the Paris Peace Forum to encourage collective governance and international cooperation in tackling global challenges. In the realm of technology, he has been a leader in advancing artificial intelligence for France and Europe, emphasizing the need for Europe to invest strategically in AI to remain competitive globally while seeking approaches to AI that strengthen the tech community and enhance democratic governance. His values as much as his vision informed the decision to confer upon him the 2024 Boston Global Forum’s World Leader for Peace and Security Award.

In his acceptance speech, President Macron highlighted the power of face and voice—the two hallmarks of motion pictures and the creative community—saying he “wanted to take the time to tell you this warmly, through this message read aloud—this oral reading remains, in these times of artificial intelligence, perhaps the most revolutionary of practices, the best guarantee against deep fakes.” He continued with an assertion of his belief “that we all have an interest in maintaining both composure and reason in the face of artificial intelligence, often described in Promethean terms. We must build a collective agenda to democratize artificial intelligence, make it more sustainable from environmental and social perspectives, and create inclusive governance that brings together all countries and all stakeholders who need to be involved—social partners, artists, even teachers. It will involve articulating responses to risks and support for innovation.”

You are part of that truly inclusive governance that we seek. And we hope you will find the time to join us at an online conversation with global leaders attending the Paris summit. Your participation in “Hollywood at the AI Action Summit and a New Paris of Enlightenment” will be deeply meaningful.

This is the moment to parade our hopes, our sense of possibility, our ideas. And to do so big.

Warm regards,

Governor Michael Dukakis, Co-founder and Co-Chair of Boston Global Forum

Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-founder, Co-Chair, and CEO of Boston Global Forum

On the Road to the AI Action Summit in Paris, the Enlightenment in Action Alliance (EAA), a distinguished network of outstanding students from top universities including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, Princeton, Columbia, UCLA, Georgetown, Chicago, Oxford, Cambridge, and Paris PSL, will engage in a significant dialogue with President Macron and world leaders attending the AI Action Summit. The EAA, mentored and sponsored by the Boston Global Forum, focuses on building the AIWS Government 24/7 and contributing to the creation of a Special Program entitled “Make a New Paris of Enlightenment.”

This program aims to provide solutions to help France leapfrog in AI development and catch up with the world’s leading AI nations. The outcome of these dialogues will be presented at the AI Action Summit in Paris, where the special event “Government 24/7: How AI Might Best Transform Governance” will take place on February 11, 2025, as a special gift to President Macron and the French people.

This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the global conversation on AI governance, fostering innovative ideas and partnerships to implement AI for a better future.

Ho Chi Minh City, January 11, 2025
Saigon International University (SIU)

Today, at The Saigon International University (SIU) Prize Computer Science Award Ceremony and the international conference SIU Shaping Futures on “AI for a Better World,” SIU Prize Laureates, SIU Prize Candidates, speakers, scientists, and participants join SIU in calling on governments, the business community, and academic institutions worldwide to collaborate and work toward realizing the AIWS Government 24/7 and Boston Areti AI (BAI) model.

In 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification, this effort also represents a milestone contribution from Vietnam to the world—demonstrating how principles of innovation, collaboration, and ethical AI can be harnessed to benefit global society.

Through this collective vision, we aim to shape the future of AI in ways that foster continuous governance, ethical innovation, and greater well-being for all, while liberating the human mind, body and spirit from the tedium of tasks that inhibit creativity and true flourishing. As SIU strives to accompany and contribute to the development of these transformative models, we invite leaders, policymakers, researchers, and industries to partner with us, ensuring that AI-driven governance remains both principled and human-centered.

Shaping Futures on “AI for a Better World”

SIU’s commitment to pioneering research, inclusive education, and ethical AI practices underscores our dedication to nurturing the next generation of global innovators. By building the AIWS Government 24/7 framework and implementing BAI, we believe nations can deliver more responsive public services, ensure transparency, and ultimately create a better world through responsible AI integration.

A Call to Action

We encourage all stakeholders—governments, academic institutions, technology companies, and civil society organizations—to unite under this shared mission:

1. Collaborate on research, development, and policy frameworks that uphold ethical standards and prioritize the public interest in AI.
2. Invest in scalable infrastructure, human capital, and interdisciplinary studies to propel continuous AI innovation.
3. Champion transparent, accountable, and inclusive AI governance that respects human dignity, ensures equitable access, and fosters global cooperation.

With perseverance and unity, we believe that together, we can shape an even brighter future — one where AI is harnessed for the benefit of all humanity.

Saigon International University (SIU)
On behalf of all Laureates, Speakers, and Participants

 

On November 25, 2024, at the “AI World Society (AIWS) – New Democracy” Conference, organized at Harvard University Loeb House, Harvard Distinguished Scholar Bruce Schneier delivered an insightful talk on AI for Politics and Democracy. Schneier discussed the implications of AI on democratic governance and its potential to shape political landscapes globally.

To watch the full talk, visit: Bruce Schneier’s Talk on AI for Politics and Democracy.

OpenAI saved its biggest announcement for the last day of its 12-day “shipmas” event.

On Friday, December 20, the company unveiled o3, the successor to the o1 “reasoning” model it released earlier in the year. o3 is a model family, to be more precise — as was the case with o1. There’s o3 and o3-mini, a smaller, distilled model fine-tuned for particular tasks.

OpenAI makes the remarkable claim that o3, at least in certain conditions, approaches AGI — with significant caveats. More on that below.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/20/openai-announces-new-o3-model/