The African National Congress (ANC) has called on Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi to provide a parliamentary explanation regarding the use of artificial intelligence in drafting South Africa's draft AI policy. The demand follows reports that AI tools were employed in the policy's development, raising questions about transparency and process.
According to a statement from the ANC, the party wants clarity on the extent of AI's involvement and whether proper oversight was maintained. The draft policy, which aims to regulate AI development and use in South Africa, has been under review since its release earlier this year.
Minister Malatsi has not yet responded publicly to the request. The ANC's move highlights growing scrutiny of government reliance on AI for policy formulation, with critics arguing that such practices could undermine democratic accountability.
