AI as a catalyst for good governance

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful ally in promoting good governance. By reviewing global case studies, HSRC researchers identify how AI tools can enhance fraud detection, improve public procurement, and combat cybercrime and disinformation, offering a path to rebuild public trust and strengthen South Africa’s democratic institutions.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-22
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14749/32360343
Primary Topic
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
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AI as a catalyst for good governance

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Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
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AI as a catalyst for good governance

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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful ally in promoting good governance. By reviewing global case studies, HSRC researchers identify how AI tools can enhance fraud detection, improve public procurement, and combat cybercrime and disinformation, offering a path to rebuild public trust and strengthen South Africa’s democratic institutions.

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