The Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation held a virtual meeting focused on artificial intelligence in mediation, featuring Jim Melamed as the keynote speaker. Jim, co-founder of Mediate.com and a leading expert in AI for mediation, presented on how AI tools can enhance mediation practices, particularly in online settings where approximately 75-80% of mediations now occur. 

He discussed the benefits of AI for participant empowerment, interest-based option development, and problem-solving optimization, while emphasizing the importance of transparency when using AI substantively in mediation. The presentation covered various AI platforms including ChatGPT, Notebook LM, and Ohai, and addressed confidentiality concerns, ethical guidelines, and the need for updated mediation agreements to incorporate AI usage terms. 

Jim also demonstrated practical applications of AI in creating images, generating solutions for mediation scenarios, and maintaining confidentiality through proper subscriptions and anonymization tools.