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South Africa withdraws AI policy after AI-assisted drafting controversy

source: South Africa Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

On 2026-04-27, South Africa's Department of Communications and Digital Technologies withdrew a draft national AI policy after officials found fake citations in the reference list. Communications minister Solly Malatsi said the draft had compromised the policy's integrity and that those involved in drafting and sign-off could face consequence management.

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