Discuss how corporate legal departments can leverage AI deep research to address ESG and regulatory challenges, and analyze its supporting role in global governance and sustainable development.
In 2023, sustainable development was a core topic for global enterprises; by 2026, AI has fully replaced ESG as the hottest business trend. This shift not only reflects short-term political cycles but also reveals a deep-seated contradiction within the global governance system between climate commitments and economic incentives. This article analyzes the drivers behind the ebbing of ESG, the impact of AI on climate goals, and the potential counterforce that international justice may play from a global development perspective.