CJI Surya Kant calls for procedural framework on AI use in arbitration at Delhi conference
The Facts
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the use of artificial intelligence in arbitration should be regulated through a procedural framework rather than shunned.
- Surya Kant said growing use of AI in arbitration raises concerns about confidentiality and independent human judgment or decision-making.
- He said cybersecurity and confidentiality protocols need to keep pace with technological change in arbitration.
- Surya Kant made the remarks while speaking at the Indian Council of Arbitration's international conference in New Delhi on arbitration in the era of globalization.
- Surya Kant said arbitration helps provide stability for commercial relationships and is important to investor confidence.
- Surya Kant also cautioned against excessive judicial intervention in arbitral matters.
Context
What did Surya Kant say about AI in arbitration?
He said AI should not be rejected outright in arbitration, but its use should be governed by a procedural framework because of concerns around confidentiality and preserving independent human judgment Hindustan Times,Economic Times,Tribune,NewsDrum.
Why did he say regulation is needed?
He said technology has transformed proceedings, but cybersecurity and confidentiality safeguards must keep up so that AI and other tools can serve as a constructive aid to arbitration rather than undermine trust in the process Hindustan Times,Economic Times,Tribune,Devdiscourse,NewsDrum.
Why does this matter beyond legal procedure?
Surya Kant linked the credibility of dispute-resolution mechanisms, including arbitration, to investor confidence and commercial stability, suggesting that how India modernizes arbitration could affect how businesses view the country as an investment destination Economic Times,FortuneIndia,Pioneer,Devdiscourse.
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