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South Africa suspends two over fake AI policy research
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Summary: South Africa’s Home Affairs suspended two people after journalists found most references in an AI policy document were fake.
WHO: South Africa’s Home Affairs
WHAT: Home Affairs suspended two individuals tied to fake AI policy research references.
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 9:56 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: Journalists found 102 of 148 references in a new immigration document were completely fake.
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