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South Africa withdraws AI policy due to fake AI-generated sources
An internal review found 67 references in the draft were fake or unverified, prompting a withdrawal and a new review of the policy.
- Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi withdrew the Draft National Artificial Intelligence policy on Sunday evening after internal investigations confirmed it contained fictitious sources in its reference list.
- News24 investigation revealed that 67 references listed in the policy were either fictitious or non-existent, prompting scrutiny over how the document was compiled using artificial intelligence without proper verification.
- Khusela Diko, chairperson of the portfolio committee on communications and digital technologies, demanded Malatsi subject the policy to "the rigorous review " before re-release, calling for full ownership of the product.
- On Saturday, Malatsi announced an internal investigation, directing the director-general to take action against anyone found responsible for wrongdoing in the policy's compilation process.
- The Policy Framework aimed to foster "Artificial Intelligence for inclusive economic growth, job creation, cost reduction and a developing Africa" through establishing an Ethics Board, Safety Institute, and Insurance Superfund.
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Malatsi withdraws AI policy tainted by fictitious references
Communications and Digital Technology Minister Solly Malatsi has withdrawn the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy, a day after News24 revealed that it contained at least six made-up references that were likely AI-generated hallucinations.
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Malatsi withdraws draft AI policy over fake citations – The Mail & Guardian
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has withdrawn South Africa’s draft national artificial intelligence (AI) policy after it emerged that the document’s reference list included fictitious sources. In a statement on Sunday, Malatsi said an internal review confirmed the mistake was noticed after “revelations” emerged about unverifiable references. “This failure is not a mere technical issue but has compromised the integr…
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center
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C 45%
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