South Africa publishes a national AI policy framework, seeks feedback

Published on August 15, 2024

  • South Africa's Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has published a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI), noting it is the first step towards developing a national AI policy.
  • The formal consultation process is expected to wrap up by the end of September 2024, with the department accepting feedback on the framework via email.
  • The document stresses that to fully harness AI's potential, the country must carefully consider its ethical, social, and economic implications, ensuring that AI's benefits are widely shared and its risks are effectively managed.

The policy framework emphasises the importance of human-centred AI, ensuring that AI applications enhance rather than replace human decision-making, and fostering an environment conducive to AI innovation.

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