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South Africa: Adopted draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework

Policy overview

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Adopted draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework

On 7 August 2024, the central government of South Africa adopted the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Framework, described as the first step towards a National AI Policy for South Africa. The Framework aims to promote the integration of …

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-08-07
under deliberation

On 7 August 2024, the central government of South Africa adopted the National Artificial Intelligen…

2024-10-25
in consultation

On 25 October 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) opened a publi…

2024-11-29
processing consultation

On 29 November 2024, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) closes its pu…

2026-04-09
in consultation

On 9 April 2026, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies opened a consultation on…

2026-04-26
revoked

On 26 April 2026, the South Africa Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies announced th…