Authors: Chetan Kumar Pandey, Dr. Alakhanda Rajawat
Abstract: The integration of artificial intelligence into international commercial arbitration is an indicator of a paradigm shift that disrupts the traditional pillars of the adjudicative process. This research paper examines how AI has evolved from a non-dominant administrative tool to a so-called silent arbitrator that takes control of the substantive substance of the arbitral mandate. The introduction of automation into global commerce means that institutions, such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), face the challenge of efficiency and procedural due process. A thorough examination of the 2025 International Arbitration Survey shows that there is an increase in the utilisation of AI in fact-finding and document review, and that standpoints on applying AI to the execution of judgment and discretion remain strong. This paper analyses the regulatory response, including the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act and the proliferation of light regulations issued by the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Centre (SVAMC) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). In addition, the research considers the jurisprudential consequences of AI-aided awards observed in recent cases, including LaPaglia v. Valve Corp. It suggests guidelines to a strong regulatory system that ensures human control and maintains party independence.
