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16 IJCA 1 (2025)

handle is hein.journals/ijca16 and id is 1 raw text is: International Journal + For Court Administration` EDITORIAL LUIS MARIA PALMA As the International Association for Court Administration (IACA) celebrated its 201h Anniversary on the occasion of the Conference held in Singapore in November 2024, the global community ofjudicial administration marked a significant milestone in the advancement of court innovation, international cooperation, and the rule of law. The Conference provided an inspiring and forward-looking platform to reflect on two decades of achievements, and to chart a path forward in the face of transformative technological and institutional change. It was with great honour and humility that I completed the handing over of my duties and my term as President of IACA during this landmark gathering. The forum offered a critical lens on the evolving role of technology injustice systems worldwide, particularly the growing application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial decision-making and court administration. While AI holds immense promise to enhance efficiency, transparency, and access to justice, it simultaneously raises profound questions regarding privacy, fairness, and institutional legitimacy. AI's capabilities to detect patterns, predict outcomes, and automate tasks are already reshaping the administrative backbones of judiciaries. However, these benefits come with significant risks, including the amplification of bias, lack of explainability, and potential infringement of fundamental rights, particularly the right to privacy. We must remain vigilant about the use of AI in the judiciary. While these tools can enhance productivity, streamline case management, and even assist in legal research or risk assessment, their deployment must be governed by strict ethical standards. There is a growing consensus that AI cannot replace the human element ofjustice-namely, the discretion, empathy, and contextualjudgment of ajudge. Risks include biased outcomes stemming from flawed training data, the opacity of decision-making in so-called black box algorithms, and the inadvertent exposure of sensitive personal data. CORRESPONDING AUTHOR: Prof. Dr. Luis Maria Palma Executive Journal Editor, International Association for Court Administration (IACA) - Chair of the Advisory Council/ Immediate Past President, Argentina luismariapalmo ©9mail.com TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Luis Maria Palma, 'Editorial: Reflecting on Innovation and Integrity in Court Administration' (2025) 16(1) International Journal for Court Administration 1. DOI: https//doi. org/19 7A5ijco 6%8

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