A national AI policy was drafted using AI. It cited fake sources.
South Africa's draft national AI policy, created with the assistance of artificial intelligence, has come under scrutiny after including citations to non-existent sources. The document was developed to guide the country's approach to AI ethics, regulation, and technological development. Officials acknowledged the error and stated that the draft will undergo further review before finalization.
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