Impacto de la tecnología en el ejercicio de la función judicial colombiana: un análisis de su implementación y desafíos en la tercera década del siglo XXI

Abstract

The present work examines the problem of digital adaptation in the Colombian judicial system, where the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the incorporation of technologies such as electronic files, videoconferences, and artificial intelligence, but generated challenges in efficiency, access, and security, exacerbated by digital divides and cultural resistance. Its objective is to analyze the impact of these emerging technologies in the third decade of the 21st century, identifying obstacles and proposing strategies to improve justice administration. The method used is exploratory-descriptive and qualitative, with an inductive approach, based on a documentary review of norms, jurisprudence, and literature, complemented by comparative analysis with international judicial systems. The results highlight the normative evolution from Law 527 of 1999 to Sentence T-323 of 2024, tools like SAMAI and TYBA that reduced judicial backlog, but reveal legal challenges (regulation of AI and deepfakes), technical issues (deficient rural infrastructure), organizational problems (lack of interoperability), and cybersecurity risks (ransomware attacks). The discussions propose strategies such as continuous training, investment in digital inclusion, and adoption of best practices from countries like Estonia and Singapore, to overcome barriers and foster a more equitable and efficient justice system.