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The American Arbitration Association is launching a new AI-powered tool called the Resolution Simulator, which builds on the organization’s previously launched AI Arbitrator to provide simulated, nonbinding dispute outcomes before formal arbitration proceedings begin.
The Resolution Simulator is designed for single-party use in documents-only commercial and construction disputes. Users submit their materials and receive an AI-generated simulated decision based on the same reasoning and analytical framework underlying the AI Arbitrator.
The output is explicitly informational and nonbinding, intended to help parties understand how an arbitrator might approach a dispute, refine their legal or negotiation strategy, set realistic expectations with clients or counsel, or evaluate whether alternative resolution paths such as settlement or mediation make sense.
“Parties may use it to understand how an arbitrator may resolve a dispute, develop their legal or negotiation strategy or level-set internally with clients or counsel,” the AAA says. “It may also inform alternative paths to resolution, such as settlement or mediation.”
The AAA launched its AI Arbitrator last fall, initally as an application to handle documents-only construction cases. The system is designed to automatically evaluate case merits, generate recommendations and prepare draft awards, which are then reviewed by human arbitrators before they are issued.
“The Resolution Simulator provides strategic visibility into how an arbitrator might resolve a dispute by delivering informational, non-binding insights,” said Bridget McCormack, president and CEO of the AAA. “By evolving our AI Arbitrator, we’re giving legal teams another tool to inform strategy, engage with parties and identify the best path for resolution, while maintaining the fairness, trust and accountability that define the AAA.”
The AAA describes the tool as part of its broader commitment to responsible AI adoption, emphasizing governance, transparency and auditability in the design of its AI-enabled products. The organization, which is marking its centennial this year, says the Resolution Simulator is a response to demand for practical, early-stage evaluative tools in the dispute resolution process.
If you will be at Legalweek in New York next week, you can learn more about the Resolution Simulator at Booth #110.