South Africa is stepping into the AI era—with the public invited to help shape the rules. The government has unveiled a draft national policy on artificial intelligence, aimed at protecting citizens while ensuring the benefits of AI reach the country’s most disadvantaged communities.

Beyond access and inclusion, the proposed framework tackles big questions around ethics, governance, and accountability. Set to roll out in phases over the next three years, the policy could define how AI is developed, used, and regulated—making now the moment for South Africans to weigh in.

GUEST: Nerushka Bowan: tech and privacy lawyer, and founder of the LITT Institute

South Africa is stepping into the AI era&mdash;with the public invited to help shape the rules. The government has unveiled a draft national policy on artificial intelligence, aimed at protecting citizens while ensuring the benefits of AI reach the country&rsquo;s most disadvantaged communities.
Beyond access and inclusion, the proposed framework tackles big questions around ethics, governance, and accountability. Set to roll out in phases over the next three years, the policy could define how AI is developed, used, and regulated&mdash;making now the moment for South Africans to weigh in.
GUEST: Nerushka Bowan: tech and privacy lawyer, and founder of the LITT Institute

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South Africa is stepping into the AI era—with the public invited to help shape the rules. The government has unveiled a draft national policy on artificial intelligence, aimed at protecting citizens while ensuring the benefits of AI reach the country’s most disadvantaged communities.