Responsible AI for transformative policymaking in South Africa

Agentic AI is changing the rules faster than policymakers can write them

In this opinion piece by Prof Willem Fourie, recently published in the Daily Maverick, he argues that unlike traditional artificial intelligence (AI), agentic AI systems act more autonomously, adapt to new environments, and pursue complex, self-generated objectives, often in ways that are difficult to regulate.

CoRE strategic meeting in Addis Ababa advances Africa-Europe research collaboration

The Cluster of Research Excellence on the Politics of Sustainable Development recently met in Addis Ababa to review progress and plan for 2025. The initiative, involving eight African and European universities, focuses on doctoral training and policy-relevant research, with Stellenbosch University’s Policy Innovation Lab contributing AI-driven policy analysis.

Reflecting on digitalisation in the public sector in Mexico City

Prof. Willem Fourie recently participated in the MGG/PRODIGEES Final Conference in Mexico City, which brought together global partners to reflect on digitalisation and sustainability. The event aimed to explore how digital technologies can support equitable and sustainable development, particular in the global south.