Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi. The Draft National AI Policy published for public comment contains several completely fictitious sources on its reference list.

In the past two weeks, News24’s eagle-eyed journos have uncovered evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) conjured up incorrect and misleading sources in two critical pieces of proposed government policy, one of which concerns the use of AI itself.

The revelations have led to the suspension of top officials, and the DA, overseeing the two ministries where the policies were crafted, is enforcing stricter review measures in the government of national unity.

We cross-check AI referencing in this edition with News24's Ethan van Diemen and William Brederode.
Later in the show, Comic Con Cape Town has grown significantly over the past few years; organisers are eyeing an even larger venue for 2027.

Finally, we mark Ruth First’s birthday, with On This Day in SA History.

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