As more than 60 countries head to the polls, regulators and tech firms alike are concerned with the impact AI could have on the spread of disinformation. We consider the experience in elections so far and the policy response aimed at securing votes.
South African government should listen to industry’s concerns about the Telecoms Bill
Following several drafts, the latest of which was published in November 2017, the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services of South Africa (DTPS) is currently redrafting the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, with the view to finalise legislation by early 2019. The bill introduces several major changes.
