Artificial intelligence is transforming archives, but how can it be used responsibly, transparently, and professionally? This collection brings together the leading contributions from the International Symposium in Namur (2025): from generative AI and handwritten text recognition to the European legal framework and ethical challenges, alongside concrete projects from Germany, Belgium, and beyond. An essential read for everyone asking what the future holds for archival institutions in the digital age. Because preserving collective memory also means mastering the tools that make it accessible.The print edition will be available soon at €15. To place an order or express your interest, please contact us at publicat[at]arch.be.The full text can be downloaded here as PDF. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND. Use permitted for non-commercial purposes with attribution. No derivatives.(PDF) HERREBOUT, Els (ed.) International Archives Symposium in Namur (2025). Open Data and AI. New chances for Archives? Proceedings▪ JOERGENS, Bettina. Impulsvortrag / Keynote speech. Open Data versus Black Box, or: How can AI Fulfill Archival Tasks and Professional Requirements ?▪ DRECHSLER, Laura. The EU's legal framework for public archives: from personal data to artificial intelligence▪ VAN GELDER, Klaas; ROMEIN, Annemieke & GILLARD, Xavier. When archives go digital…! Tools, Practices, Opportunities, and Challenges▪ HEIMES, Daniel. The legacy of a Nazi photographer in Gau Moselland - workshop report on AI-supported indexing in collaboration with the Fraunhofer IAO