US EditionSouth Africa Withdraws AI Policy Due to Fake AI-Generated Sources
The minister said 67 references were reviewed after News24 reported that some citations in the draft did not exist.
- 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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South Africa withdraws AI policy due to fake AI-generated sources
JOHANNESBURG, April 27 : South Africa has withdrawn its first draft national AI policy after revelations that it contained fictitious sources in its reference list which appeared to have been AI-generated. "The most plausible explanation is that AI-generated citations were included without proper verification
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Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has withdrawn South Africa’s draft national artificial intelligence (AI) policy after it emerged that the document’s reference list included fictitious sources.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…
Minister Malatsi takes the heat after reports of using fake, made-up research for SA's AI policy
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, said investigations will be conducted to determine whether anyone is responsible for wrongdoing in the compilation of research for South Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. Malatsi published the draft policy in the Government Gazette for public comment earlier in April. According to the document, the purpose of the policy is to establish national priorities and norms f…
Diko urges Malatsi to withdraw draft AI policy amid credibility concerns
Khusela Diko has called on communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi to withdraw the draft national artificial intelligence policy after controversy about its integrity
Malatsi apologises for AI draft policy withdrawal - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has apologised to the nation following the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy, which contained fictitious academic references. Malatsi says the withdrawal was necessary after internal investigations confirmed that the draft policy contained AI-generated citations. The draft policy was gazetted earlier this month for public comment, but faced questions abo…
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