South Africa has delayed its national AI policy until 2027 after fabricated academic references forced the government to withdraw the draft, raising concerns over AI governance and oversight across Africa

JOHANNESBURG, May 26 : South Africa's communications minister established an independent panel of experts to review a draft national policy on artificial intelligence, after an…

South Africa’s long-awaited national AI policy has been delayed to January 2027 after the government withdrew an earlier draft.

South Africa has delayed its national AI policy until 2027 after fabricated academic references forced the government to withdraw the draft, raising concerns over AI governance…