South Africa now has a draft framework for future AI policy, including how the government should consider AI ethics and more.
The Department of Communications and Digital Technology has drafted a policy framework for the future implementation of national AI laws.
“For South Africa to exploit the full potential of AI, the country needs to carefully take into considerationIt says that a cornerstone to this objective, is that the AI use remains ethical.augment human decision-making rather than replace it. By safeguarding professional responsibility and promoting human values, the framework ensures that AI development aligns with societal and ethical considerations,” it adds.
The AI policy framework has nine strategic pillars, which it calls the “fundamental components or key areas of focus” that will support future goals and objectives of the policy.AI talent development and capacity building through integrating AI in basic education and launching AI training programmes,
And develop methods to identify and mitigate bias, use datasets that are inclusive of different ethnicities and demographics, and ensure humans are always the decision-makers.
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