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South Africa shelves AI policy after fake citations appear in draft
Technology
Published on 27 April 2026
The draft reportedly cited sources that never existed
South Africa has withdrawn its initial national AI policy after reviewers found fictitious citations embedded in the draft, reportedly linked to AI-generated content. Minister Solly Malatsi said the policy’s authenticity is in question and emphasized that human oversight must guide AI deployment. Those responsible for the discrepancies may face sanctions as the government resets its approach.
- South Africa shelved its first national AI policy draft
- Fake or non-existent citations were found in the document
- Authorities suspect AI tools may have produced the false sources
- Officials may face sanctions without proper human oversight
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