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South Africa pulls AI policy over fake sources

South Africa has withdrawn its draft national AI policy after discovering it referenced fake, AI-generated sources.

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Monday, 27 April 2026 at 18:50 UTC
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South Africa has withdrawn its draft national AI policy after an embarrassing discovery. The policy document was found to contain references to fake, AI-generated sources. The government pulled the draft for review, highlighting the risks of AI in official policymaking. The incident underscores the challenges of verifying information in the age of generative AI.
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