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The Best AI System Is Not the One That Never Fails. It Is the One That Knows How to Lose Authority

Mail & Guardian · 23 September 2026 at 06:00

The Best AI System Is Not the One That Never Fails. It Is the One That Knows How to Lose Authority

Drawing lessons from South Africa's power recovery and AI policy withdrawal, this analysis explores why resilient organisations must master 'Authority Degradation' to safely dial back AI permissions during operational uncertainty.

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The Best AI System Is Not the One That Never Fails. It Is the One That Knows How to Lose Authority

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