This submission addresses the role of artificial intelligence in the information and communications space, examining its regulatory implications for South Africa and the African continent and presenting recommendations for responsible AI governance.

The document highlights the transformative potential of AI across the ICT sector while drawing attention to risks including algorithmic discrimination, data misuse, and the displacement of local industry by dominant technology platforms. It argues that a passive regulatory stance is insufficient given the pace of AI adoption.

Recommendations include the development of a coherent national AI policy, mechanisms to ensure data protection and sovereignty, and multi-stakeholder processes to guide AI governance in a manner that promotes equitable and inclusive development.