Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Southern Africa Development Community’s (SADC) Secretary General, Boemo Sekgoma stated that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a friend but that it can also become a hostile enemy to democratic processes if left unchecked. Sekgoma said this in a statement issued on Sunday, the international day of democracy commemorated on 15 September every year. This year’s theme focuses on AI as a tool for good governance, considering the advantages of using AI to save time and promote productivity and efficiency. She said even though AI saves time and promotes productivity, it should also be recognised at the same…