DISCUSSION | SA’s AI Policy Draft under scrutiny – Steven Fidley and Dr Lavina Ramkissoon

Government’s plans to regulate artificial intelligence in South Africa are under scrutiny, after an explosive investigation by News24 revealed that parts of the country’s Draft National AI Policy may be built on fictitious research. The report found that several academic references cited in the policy simply do not exist, raising concerns that AI-generated content may have been used without proper verification. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has since acknowledged discrepancies, but insists they do not affect the substance of the policy.
So what does this mean for credibility, accountability, and South Africa’s AI future?…I am now joined by Steven Fidley, Professor of Practice at Johannesburg Business School, University of Johannesburg and Amb. Dr. Lavina Ramkissoon – Ambassador and Co-Chair African Union (AU-ASRIC and AU6R), Also known as AI MOM.

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