{"id":9751,"date":"2026-01-21T12:25:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viac.eu\/arbitration-and-ai-ethics-insights-from-viacs-secretary-general-on-the-confabul-arb-podcast\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:32:45","slug":"arbitration-and-ai-ethics-insights-from-viacs-secretary-general-on-the-confabul-arb-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viac.eu\/en\/arbitration-and-ai-ethics-insights-from-viacs-secretary-general-on-the-confabul-arb-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Arbitration and AI Ethics: Insights from VIAC\u2019s Secretary General on the Confabul\u2011Arb Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In the latest episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0OYa4R6dVL8WKXG9RBsihT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Confabul\u2011Arb<\/a>, VIAC Secretary General Niamh Leinwather joins host Piyush Pandit to explore one of the most important developments in modern dispute resolution: the rise of Artificial Intelligence in international arbitration.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion highlights how VIAC is approaching AI with both innovation and caution \u2014 from the work of our Legal Tech Think Tank to the release of our 2025 Note on the Use of AI. Niamh reflects on the opportunities AI offers for efficiency and case management, while also addressing the challenges it raises around confidentiality, due process, enforceability, and the integrity of arbitral awards.<\/p>\n<p>The episode also touches on VIAC\u2019s upcoming projects, including new guidelines on digital evidence, designed to help practitioners navigate issues such as deepfakes, metadata tampering, and data preservation.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in how arbitral institutions can embrace technology without compromising fairness or trust, this conversation offers a clear and forward\u2011looking perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to the full episode <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/1aok1LQodas9CuMqkfyMW5?si=R9hwrRzqQFy50r6pj62XSw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.viac.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Confabul-Arb-Podcast-1.png&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/1aok1LQodas9CuMqkfyMW5?si=R9hwrRzqQFy50r6pj62XSw&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Confabul Arb Podcast&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the latest episode of Confabul\u2011Arb, VIAC Secretary General Niamh Leinwather joins host Piyush Pandit to explore one of the most important developments in modern dispute resolution: the rise of Artificial Intelligence in international arbitration. The discussion highlights how VIAC is approaching AI with both innovation and caution \u2014 from the work of our Legal Tech Think Tank to the release of our 2025 Note on the Use of AI. Niamh reflects on the opportunities AI offers for efficiency and case management, while also addressing the challenges it raises around confidentiality, due process, enforceability, and the integrity of arbitral awards. The episode also touches on VIAC\u2019s upcoming projects, including new guidelines on digital evidence, designed to help practitioners navigate issues such as deepfakes, metadata tampering, and data preservation. If you\u2019re interested in how arbitral institutions can embrace technology without compromising fairness or trust, this conversation offers a clear and forward\u2011looking perspective. 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