Artificial Intelligence Arbitration: A Comparison of the United States of America and Nigeria

The intricate relationship between law and technology highlights the profound impact technology has on legal systems and practices. As advancements in technology continue to reshape societies, the legal field faces new challenges and opportunities. Specifically, this relationship is exemplified in the proposed integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and arbitration, giving rise to Artificial Intelligence Arbitration (AIA). AI which is a disruptive technology has emerged as a transformative force in various industries, including the field of dispute resolution, with impact on the conduct of arbitral proceedings in the United States of America. This study was carried out using the doctrinal research methodology. The doctrinal research methodology is a library-based research with focus into legal doctrine and how it was created and used. This method differs from other techniques. It studies the law as a documented set of principles that can be determined and analyzed using only legal sources. This study revealed that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), which is the principal legislation on arbitration in America, does not make explicit and direct provisions on the use of AI in arbitration. Furthermore, the study showed that AI has certain technological tools which could be of great advantage to the conduct of arbitral proceedings. This study recommends that the FAA of the United State of America should be amended to reflect clear and express provisions on AIA in America. More so, AI assistive roles should be accommodated as a viable tool in guaranteeing the efficiency of arbitral proceedings. The study explores the concept of Artificial Intelligence Arbitration in America, examining the integration of AI technologies into arbitration processes, and the potential implications of this merger.