AI Arbitrators: Bridging Human and Machine Judgment in Construction Law

In an industry guided by complex contracts, intense regulations, and narrow margins, disputes within construction are bound to occur. Internationally, arbitration has long established itself as a go-to method for resolving these disputes. On November 3, 2025, the American Arbitration Association’s International Centre for Dispute Resolution (“AAA-ICDR”) launched an AI-powered arbitrator tool which will revolutionize the future of construction arbitration. This machine learning system was created to recreate the human-like decision making process, yet still emphasizes the importance of human input as human arbitrators remain on board for reviewing final drafts. The AI arbitrator assesses claims “emulate[ing] human judgment,” provide recommendations, and draft awards to be reviewed by human arbitrators, ensuring transparency and proper verification. The print edition of the issue has also been released. This post was originally published on the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution website on January 12, 2026.