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However, a comprehensive quantitative analysis of this rapidly growing field is lacking. This study employs bibliometric and visualization methods to systematically map the development, collaboration patterns, and research frontiers of AI in SLE.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>English-language original articles and reviews on AI in SLE, published between January 1, 2005, and June 10, 2026, were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus. After rigorous screening, 707 core publications were analyzed using R-Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace to evaluate publication trends, collaboration networks, keyword co-occurrence, and citation bursts.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The 707 included publications demonstrated a polynomial accelerated growth trend since 2005. Research has evolved from algorithmic proof-of-concepts to deep learning and multi-omics integration. China and the United States lead global output and collaboration, with institutions like the Karolinska Institute showing significant impact. Although \u201cmachine learning\u201d and \u201clupus nephritis\u201d remain core topics, the research focus has expanded. Current studies increasingly emphasize molecular stratification, automated pathological image classification, and the longitudinal prediction of flares and organ damage. Recent citation bursts for \u201cimmunosuppressive agent,\u201d \u201ctacrolimus,\u201d and \u201cprednisone\u201d highlight personalized treatment efficacy prediction as the latest frontier.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>AI has matured from methodological exploration into a robust clinical decision-support tool for SLE, particularly for lupus nephritis assessment and flare prediction. Future advancements rely on conducting prospective clinical validations in real-world cohorts, predicting personalized drug efficacies, and leveraging multi-omics to decode pathological mechanisms. 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