The potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services are formidable, as they become increasingly embedded in all aspects of the economy, from sectors such as healthcare, finance, and public services. AI systems have often inherited and amplified historical gender biases present in training data, model design and algorithmic assumptions.

Considering women in standards development is crucial to unlocking fair market competition, including those that enable greater economic development and global trade. This session will shed light on the imperative to consider women when developing standards and reflect on the active role that can be played by the multilateral trading community.