Malatsi Appoints Independent Panel to Review Withdrawn AI Policy Draft

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Solly Malatsi, has appointed an independent panel to review South Africa’s draft artificial intelligence policy after it was withdrawn over fictitious and possibly AI-generated references. Addressing Parliament, Malatsi said the seven-member panel will correct flawed citations and recommend amendments before the policy is submitted to Cabinet for approval. Malatsi confirmed that the revised policy is expected to be published for public comment by January 2027. […]