28/05/2026
When AI Writes the Rules… and Gets Them Wrong
In South Africa, AI is already being used to help draft regulation. But in one instance, it cited references that did not exist.
It is a small moment with big implications.
As AI becomes part of decision-making, from policy to business, the line between efficiency and accuracy becomes critical. Hallucinated sources are not just a technical glitch. They can influence real-world outcomes if left unchecked.
Why this matters right now:
AI adoption is accelerating across industries. Governments and businesses are moving quickly to integrate it. But governance, verification, and accountability are still catching up.
Our take: AI is powerful, but it still needs human oversight. The smarter we get with using it, the more important it becomes to question it.
Are we building with enough checks in place, or just moving fast because we can?
