The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration: Friends with Benefits

This article is the result of research from the Private Law and Intellectual Property Research Group at Universidad Católica de Colombia (GEPPI). Artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming 21st-century society, impacting various fields of knowledge and productive activities. Its origins date back decades, when Alan Turing created a machine capable of deciphering coded messages during World War II, leading to the development of the Turing Test in 1950. Since then, AI has made significant advancements, driven by computing and machine learning revolutions, with milestones such as IBM’s Deep Blue project in 1997. By the end of 2022, AI’s popularity soared with generative tools like ChatGPT. In the field of commercial arbitration, AI is improving efficiency, reducing costs, and promoting transparency in dispute resolution, though it also raises important ethical and legal dilemmas. This article examines how AI is used in arbitration and its impact on international arbitration practice. [i] Juan Carlos Galindo Vácha, La democracia digital, 73 Vniversitas (2024).