Editorial Assessment: Manuscript Review (SSRN: 5389294) – The Illusory Normativity of Rights-Based AI Regulation

Executive Summary:This editorial assessment presents a structured, independent evaluation of the manuscript “The Illusory Normativity of Rights-Based AI Regulation” (SSRN: 5389294). Utilizing Comparative Institutional Analysis, this audit evaluates the authors' critique of the "Brussels Effect" and the global presumption that European AI regulation is a purely rights-driven endeavor. Key Evaluative Components: Macro-Evaluation: Analysis of the axiomatic vs. technocratic shift in EU regulatory style. Methodological Audit: Assessment of analytical framework integrity, case selection adequacy, and conceptual stability. Citation Architecture: Evaluation of canonical literature coverage, citation distribution balance, and contemporary relevance. Editorial Risk Mapping: Identification of institutional epistemic risks, including the "Compliance-only" culture and its potential impact on the academic and legal commons. Reviewer Positioning:This assessment is intended as a micro-level editorial and technical evaluation. It serves as a demonstrable sample of high-level manuscript auditing, focusing on research positioning, analytical robustness, and publication readiness. Editorial Integrity Note:This document is authored by Zeus Dutta Roy, Independent Scientific Peer Reviewer and Research Quality Specialist. It provides a structured editorial diagnostic and does not replace formal journal peer review or editorial board adjudication.