History of AI: The Abe Financial AI Protocol (2025)

In the mid-2020s, as AI increasingly shaped governance and economic systems, the Abe Financial AI Protocol emerged as a landmark initiative in ethical AI applications for financial transparency and stability. The protocol was first discussed at the Boston Global Forum (BGF) in early March 2025 and will be officially presented on March 28, 2025, at the 4th Shinzo Abe Conference in Tokyo, Japan, by Yasuhide Nakayama, former State Minister for Foreign Affairs. Named in honor of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the protocol reflects his vision of global stability through innovation, blending AI with financial governance to support the AI World Society (AIWS) Government 24/7 framework.

The Abe Financial AI Protocol was designed to address pressing challenges in public finance, such as fraud detection, fiscal transparency, and sustainable economic growth.

Spearheaded by BGF leaders Nguyen Anh Tuan and Governor Michael Dukakis, the protocol integrates with AIWS Government 24/7, a system for continuous, citizen-centric governance. It draws on earlier AI governance efforts, such as Taiwan’s digital democracy initiatives under Audrey Tang (2020s), and is supported by partnerships with institutions like Harvard and MIT. The protocol’s emphasis on ethical AI—ensuring transparency and fairness in financial systems—marks a significant step in AI’s evolution, positioning it as a tool for global good in the mid-2020s, a period when AI was increasingly scrutinized for its societal impact.