The EU AI Act Passes: Should South Africa follow suit and regulate Artificial Intelligence?
Last week, the European Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, the first of its kind in the world. As South African companies continue to adopt Artificial Intelligence (“AI“) at a rapid pace, the natural question arises if, and when, will South Africa adopt AI legislation? South Africa currently has no explicit legal framework for AI. AI can pose different types of risks, depending on the technology deployed. The lack of…