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SAPS issues warning on AI content: Jail time for unauthorised use of police badge
The South African Police Service has warned that using or distributing AI-generated content featuring the official police badge or uniform is a violation of the SAPS Act that carries a penalty of up to six months in prison.
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The South African Police Service has warned that using or distributing AI-generated content featuring the official police badge or uniform is a violation of the SAPS Act that carries a penalty of up to six months in prison.
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- 38 words · 1 min read
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- October 29, 2026
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- IOL