Today we are launching a mobile digital lab with @LiquidInTech at the Royal Bafokeng Institute. This facility will empower young people in the area with access to digital infrastructure to purse opportunities to gain digital skills, find jobs and build sustainable livelihoods #DigitalInclusion.
@TshimomolaGK@Our_DA Good morning Dr. Tshimomola. Mr Gidi resigned after having accepted the position to pursue another professional opportunity. The board then recommended advertising for the position. What’s wrong with that? There is no scandal here.
I like to give credit, when credit due. It can’t all be negative feedback all the time. Y’know what? Respect to Solly for not running from media, doing interviews himself & apologising. And a genuine mea culpa. A tough learning moment, I’m sure & an error that won’t be repeated.
Statement on the integrity of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy
Following revelations that the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy published for public comment contains various fictitious sources in its reference list, we initiated internal questions which have now confirmed that this was the case.
This failure is not a mere technical issue but has compromised the integrity and credibility of the draft policy. As such, I am withdrawing the Draft National Artificial intelligence Policy.
South Africans deserve better. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies did not deliver on the standard that is acceptable for an institution entrusted with the role to lead South Africa ‘s digital policy environment. The most plausible explanation is that AI-generated citations were included without proper verification. This should not have happened.
In fact, this unacceptable lapse proves why vigilant human oversight over the use of artificial intelligence is critical. It’s a lesson we take with humility. I want to reassure the country that we are treating this matter with the gravity it deserves. There will be consequence management for those responsible for drafting and quality assurance.
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