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Ramaphosa backs independent AI oversight under BRICS, echoing Amodei

South African President Ramaphosa endorsed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's proposal for external audits and government oversight of AI firms, framing it as a BRICS-level initiative. The move signals a shift toward multilateral AI governance outside Western-led frameworks, though concrete mechanisms and BRICS consensus remain undefined. It matters as it could shape global AI regulation and create friction with US/EU approaches.

Anadolu Agency EN1 day agoZAengCredibility 58%View source

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South Africa — 2 developments

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BRICS Leaders Call for Global AI Governance, South Africa Proposes Oversight Body

BRICS leaders issued a joint declaration at the Delhi summit, confirming a collective stance on the need for safe and accessible AI development, though specific policy commitments are absent. South African President Ramaphosa proposed an international body for independent scientific evaluation of AI, aligning with calls for external audits and government oversight. The extent of BRICS consensus on this specific mechanism and its enforcement details remain unclear.

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