# The Academy of Science of South Africa says the withdrawal of the draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy presents an opportunity to develop a stronger and more credible framework for AI governance. The draft was withdrawn in April after fictitious sources were discovered in its references. The academy says the incident highlights the need for transparency, expert oversight and rigorous verification of AI-generated content. The academy has called for an evidence-based policy process that promotes accountability, public trust, digital literacy and inclusive AI development to support South Africa’s growth.
Science Academy calls for stronger AI policy framework