South African AI Ethics Guidelines Contain Fabricated Quotes
A government-related artificial intelligence guideline in South Africa was found to contain fabricated sources and numerous errors. The document was reportedly created using AI but included invented citations. Correspondent Stefan Überbach reported that the case may have implications beyond South Africa. The incident is currently being viewed as a matter with potential consequences for the government. Minister Solly Malatzi has withdrawn the draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy. Kusele Diku, chairperson of Parliament's Communications and Digital Technologies Committee, stated that Malatzi will soon be summoned to Parliament to account for the withdrawal. Kusatu indicated they will continue to engage the government regarding the policy's future.
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“Eine Richtlinie zur künstlichen Intelligenz erstellt von künstlicher Intelligenz, allerdings mit teilweise erfundenen Quellen und vielen Fehlern. In Südafrika ist das jetzt passiert.”
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“The chairperson of Parliament's Communications and Digital Technologies Committee, Kusele Diku, says Minister Soly Malatzi will soon be hauled before Parliament to account for the withdrawal of the draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy.”
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