During the inauguration of the 5th Edition of the Indian Council of Arbitration International Conference in New Delhi, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stressed the need for a procedural framework to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in arbitration. He noted that while technology has transformed arbitration proceedings, it raises concerns about confidentiality and the preservation of independent human judgment. CJI Kant argued that the legitimacy of arbitration is rooted in both efficiency and the assurance that decisions are made by impartial human experts. He advocated for regulatory safeguards that would allow arbitral tribunals to maintain autonomy in incorporating technology while ensuring that protocols for cybersecurity and confidentiality keep pace with technological advancements. Furthermore, he highlighted the necessity of developing an integrated alternative dispute resolution (ADR) ecosystem in India, where mediation and arbitration complement each other rather than compete. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu also acknowledged arbitration's growing importance in global commerce, which is founded on attributes like neutrality and predictability.