South Africa wants to position itself as a continental leader in Artificial Intelligence governance and innovation. Government has unveiled a draft AI policy and is now seeking public comment on the proposed regulations. The policy doesn't just ask companies to be ethical; it creates a formal AI Ombudsperson and an AI Ethics Board to monitor them. The blueprint is structured around six core pillars aimed at promoting the responsible development and ethical deployment of AI. Peter Ndoro Spoke to Solly Malatsi, South Africa's Communications and Digital Technologies Minister

<p>South Africa wants to position itself as a continental leader in Artificial Intelligence governance and innovation. Government has unveiled a draft AI policy and is now seeking public comment on the proposed regulations. The policy doesn't just ask companies to be ethical; it creates a formal AI Ombudsperson and an AI Ethics Board to monitor them. The blueprint is structured around six core pillars aimed at promoting the responsible development and ethical deployment of AI. P<strong>eter Ndoro Spoke to Solly Malatsi, South Africa's Communications and Digital Technologies Minister</strong></p>