<![CDATA[This study examines the opportunities and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into dispute resolution in the Religious Courts of Malang City and Malang Regency, Indonesia, and considers its potential relevance to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16. Using a qualitative case study design, the research draws on interviews with three judges from the two courts, supported by observations and a review of relevant literature and documents. The findings indicate that existing judicial digitalisation provides a foundation for exploring AI-assisted services, but digital systems should not automatically be classified as AI. Potential applications include document management, information retrieval, administrative support, and assistance in preparing dispute resolution processes. However, their development raises concerns about data privacy, algorithmic bias, transparency, digital literacy, infrastructure, and institutional readiness. The study argues that AI integration should be approached cautiously, with appropriate legal and ethical safeguards and human oversight. Its potential contribution to SDG 16 depends not merely on technological efficiency but also on whether its use can support accessible, accountable, and fair justice.]]>
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