The document discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on online dispute resolution methods. It begins by defining AI and its evolution in mimicking human intelligence through extensive training. It then outlines the supportive and substitutive roles AI can play in ODR, including decision support systems, knowledge support systems, and intelligent interfaces to simplify information access and bridge communication gaps. The document also predicts that AI will continue to develop sophisticated decision support tools and fully autonomous decision-making capabilities. It discusses challenges to the integration of AI in ODR like access to justice concerns, transparency, and privacy issues. Finally, it explores how AI may influence alternative dispute resolution mechanisms through predictive analytics, chatbots, and involvement in the decision-making process.