South Africa Has AI Leverage. Its Draft Policy Leaves It Unused
South Africa has the potential to influence the development of artificial intelligence due to its status as a mining superpower. However, its current draft policy does not capitalize on this opportunity. The country has a chance to set a standard for AI across the continent but is currently leaving it unused.
- ▪South Africa is recognized as a mining superpower.
- ▪The country has a draft policy regarding artificial intelligence.
- ▪There is an opportunity for South Africa to set a continent-wide standard for AI.
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