THE FUTURE IS HERE

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Trade, and the Rule of Law: Closing Remarks

The Asia-Pacific Europe Law Institutes Alliance (APELIA) Conference 2021

We have been captivated by Alpha-Go, experiencing driverless cars, considered smart contracts, tempted by crypto currencies, relying on the use of AI robotics in production, distribution, and product delivery; most importantly we are witnessing, with relief, its targeted application in the development of new vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, AI is also challenging scientific, ethical, legal, and regulatory norms. Where are we now and where are we heading as regards AI technologies? Who is responsible for AI’s applications? How do we eliminate AI bias? How do we deal with cross-border data flows? What legal status may be most beneficial for stakeholders? Although initiatives on AI are being suggested and promoted by national and international actors, there is still a long way to go to reach a consensus on AI under the combined effect of a technological revolution and international political and trade arm wrestling.

With contribution from scholars of prominent law institutes in Asia-Pacific and Europe, as well as policymakers, judges, AI scientists and entrepreneurs, this multidisciplinary conference examined and debated those challenges against an international context.

Closing Remarks

Professor Yuwen Li, Founding Co-Director of APELIA, and Director of Erasmus University Rotterdam China Law Centre, Netherlands

Find out more: https://www.biicl.org/events/11495/artificial-intelligence-ai-trade-and-the-rule-of-law

**Related Videos**
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Trade, and the Rule of Law: Opening Remarks – https://youtu.be/h5VWuRhpsBA
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Trade, and the Rule of Law: Introductory Key Conversation – https://youtu.be/K17EDCaXcHA
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Trade, and the Rule of Law: Panel A – https://youtu.be/yH6OR46UZMo
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Trade, and the Rule of Law: Panel B – https://youtu.be/oylZ_P2nA1Q
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Trade, and the Rule of Law: Closing Remarks – https://youtu.be/FTGZrRu_lP8
Conference playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrRqwcJCpBFEOqY-ggNsogCHJT8akQaQP