From algorithms to awards: Exploring the technological and legal boundaries of AI’s contributions to the work of arbitrators

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In this Arbitration International article, Stefer and Fricke examine how arbitrators may use artificial intelligence in commercial arbitration proceedings today. The abstract shows that the discussion is organised around the selection of the presiding arbitrator, case management, analysis of written evidence, management of oral hearings, tribunal deliberations, settlement proposals, legal decision-making and drafting the final award; for each area, the authors give examples of AI support, set out the current legal framework and identify the technological and legal risks involved. The article concludes with a summary that classifies AI uses into green, orange and red lists.