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Visitors stand near a sign of artificial intelligence at an AI robot booth at Security China, an exhibition on public safety and security, in Beijing, China June 7, 2023.
Two officials from the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) have been placed on precautionary suspension with immediate effect following the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy.
The draft policy was withdrawn after it was discovered that it contained fictitious sources in its references.
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In a statement, the department says it has conducted an internal review to determine the facts as part of its commitment to accountability.
The department says the matter is still under investigation and the outcome will be communicated.
DCDT DG @T_JordanDyani places two officials on precautionary suspension pending the ongoing investigation into the
Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy. pic.twitter.com/GGjYv4bXma— Dept of Communications & Digital Technologies (@CommsZA) April 30, 2026
