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HOLDING ITS OWN: Of agents and agency — A local AI policy must work to serve us

Rejoice Malisa-van der Walt and Janet Heard · Daily Maverick
Published 11 Oct 2026, 7:15 pm·just now·1 min read
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As AI systems become more autonomous, the continent faces a defining choice: remain dependent on foreign technology or build its own digital sovereignty.

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