Malatsi wants South Africa’s AI policy back on track after false start
SA’s AI policy faces renewed scrutiny as the Malatsi drives drafting process, probes accountability and works to restore confidence.
Via TechCabal
Five months after fabricated academic references forced South Africa to withdraw its draft national artificial intelligence (AI) policy, one of the two officials suspended over the scandal has resigned. Disciplinary proceedings against the other communications department staffer are still under way.
Solly Malatsi, South Africa’s communications minister, says the government remains confident that Cabinet will finalise the replacement AI policy before the end of March 2027, with public consultation expected to begin in April.
But the unfinished disciplinary process leaves…
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