Shaping Futures
e-magazine of The Michael Dukakis Institute
Strategic Milestone 2026: Japan’s Double-Pillar Security & the AIWS Vision
In early February 2026, Japan secured the two most critical components of the AI Age: the raw minerals and the high-end processing power. Within the AI World Society (AIWS) framework, […]
Want to solve deepfakes? Ask citizens what to do — with Audrey Tang’s civic-tech lens
As deepfakes become cheaper, faster, and more convincing, the familiar playbook—better detection,...
“Dr. Google” had its issues. Can ChatGPT Health do better?
For years, the first response to new symptoms was “Dr. Google.” Now many people ask LLMs...
The Next AI Revolution Could Start with “World Models”
A new Scientific American analysis argues that today’s generative AI still struggles with a basic...
General Agents’ Ace: Real-Time “Computer Pilot” and the Next Frontier of Action AI
General Agents has introduced Ace, a real-time “computer pilot” designed to operate across...
Crypto Markets in 2025: Bitcoin Volatility and the Rise of Private Litigation
In 2025, Bitcoin’s journey underscored the growing tension between innovation, risk, and...
Mark Kennedy on the Four Arenas of the US-China Tech Race
This brief summarizes the assessment of the US-China tech race provided by Mark Kennedy, Founding...
Invitation to Explore a Profound Partnership: Artificial Intelligence and Divine Intelligence
Dear Distinguished Leaders, Scholars, and Thinkers, In an era where artificial intelligence is...
Boston Global Forum Releases Landmark Governance Framework
AIWS Digital Asset Standards Initiative (AIWS-DASI) A Blueprint for Ethical, Human-Centered...