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Ramaphosa urges global AI safety mechanism at BRICS Summit

At the 18th BRICS Summit, President Ramaphosa proposed an international body for independent scientific evaluation of AI, aligning with calls from AI executives for a slowdown. The proposal signals growing state-level interest in AI governance, but details on enforcement and scope remain unclear. This could influence global AI regulatory discourse, especially among emerging economies.

Daily Maverickabout 21 hours agoZA, BR, RU, IN, CNengCredibility 27%View source

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BRICS Leaders Call for Safe, Accessible AI; Ramaphosa Proposes Global Body

BRICS leaders have issued a joint declaration emphasizing safe and accessible AI development, reflecting a coordinated stance among member states. South African President Ramaphosa specifically proposed an international body for independent scientific evaluation of AI, aligning with broader calls for AI governance. The declaration lacks specific policy commitments, and details on the enforcement and scope of Ramaphosa's proposal remain unclear.

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