Disputes in an ‘Unruly World’: Sean West Warns of New Risks at the Intersection of Geopolitics, Law and AI at LIDW26
Sean West warns that geopolitical fragmentation, legal uncertainty, and AI are creating an 'unruly' world, reshaping international dispute resolution.Summary
At London International Disputes Week (LIDW26), Sean West, co-founder of The Unruly Corporation, examined how geopolitical fragmentation, legal uncertainty, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence are creating an increasingly "unruly" world. West introduced the "Unruly Triangle" framework, highlighting three key risk categories: "geo-legal risks" where sanctions and export controls become geopolitical tools, "artificial politics risks" involving deepfakes and disinformation, and "legal AI risks" that transform access to justice. He argued that the international rule of law is in recession, noting that legal tools are increasingly used as instruments of lawfare. West also discussed the disruptive impact of AI on political systems and the potential for generative AI to make legal action effectively free, while warning of new challenges like mass claims and automated litigation campaigns. He concluded by urging legal professionals to proactively identify geopolitical risks and support the institutions that underpin international commerce.
(Source：Scconline)