Source: Baltic Journal of Law & Politics

This academic article from the Baltic Journal of Law & Politics examines the increasing integration of artificial intelligence into the field of international arbitration. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of how AI technologies are being utilized across different stages of the arbitral process. This includes the use of AI for e-discovery to analyze vast amounts of documentary evidence, legal research platforms to identify relevant precedents, and even more advanced tools for contract analysis and case management.

The paper also delves into the more controversial and forward-looking applications of AI, such as "predictive justice" tools that purport to forecast the outcomes of cases or the decisions of specific arbitrators. The authors discuss the significant benefits of these technologies, including increased efficiency and reduced costs, but also highlight the profound ethical and procedural challenges they introduce. Key concerns include the potential for algorithmic bias, the "black box" problem of opaque decision-making, and the fundamental question of how to ensure due process and fairness when machines play a significant role in the administration of justice. The article calls for the development of clear ethical guidelines and procedural rules to govern the use of AI in this context.