In the context of artificial intelligence and the governance of global trade, the concept of pluralist agendas may be considered.

Abstract

This article is the first of its type to map out the obstacles that the World Trade Organization (WTO) 
is now experiencing as a consequence of the development of artificial intelligence. The WTO is 
currently confronting a number of concerns that were expected throughout the recent years. In order 
to do this, it performs a comprehensive examination of the normative ramifications that artificial 
intelligence has for four distinct issue areas. These problem areas include computer-generated works, 
automated decision-making processes, automated driving systems, and robot lawyers. The purpose of 
this article is to provide an illustration of the underlying economic, social, cultural, and political 
interests in a variety of jurisdictions by analyzing the several governance approaches that have been 
introduced in attempt to address these issues. In addition to this, it highlights the growing normative 
significance of the variety of legal systems throughout the world. The objective of this article is to 
rethink the link between artificial intelligence and the regulation of global trade by presenting three 
ideas and two cautions. This is done with the understanding that the nature of international law is 
always altering, and its purpose is to take this into account. It is of the utmost importance that the 
World Trade Organization (WTO) expand its institutional flexibility in order to promote rigorous and 
dynamic cross-sectoral debate and cooperation. This is the first and most important step. However, 
rather than putting more of a focus on the precision and predictability of the rules themselves, it is 
necessary to place a larger emphasis on the flexibility and optimal design of the rules. Second, despite 
the fact that we acknowledge that the human rights-based approach to AI governance offers a 
promising foundation for many, it is of the utmost importance to emphasize that the global trade 
system needs to be more respectful of local values and cultural settings in order to address the 
concerns that are associated with artificial intelligence. The level of caution that is necessary is far 
higher, and it is imperative that one refrain from pursuing undertakings that are especially aggressive 
in character. As an additional point of interest, the third idea sheds light on incrementalism, 
minilateralism, and experimentalism. It is necessary for the global trading system to be able to 
acknowledge and encourage the development of governance activities pertaining to artificial 
intelligence and trade governance, as we aim to propose these things. That being said, it is essential to 
keep in mind that there are two conditions attached to this. Keeping in mind the "pacing problem" 
that the legal system and society are now confronting in order to keep up with the rapid growth of 
technology is the first thing that has to be taken into consideration. Furthermore, the evolving power 
dynamics and interest group landscape in the age of artificial intelligence are not something that can 
be disregarded. This is something that must be overlooked. In contrast to the conventional power 
dynamics in international law, it is anticipated that governments that are in possession of more 
sophisticated technology and data of a better quality would be in a position to dominate. Additionally, 
it is conceivable that a new North-South split might occur, which would result in a shift in the 
chronological sequence of the world economic system.