Responsible AI in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities (Social and Cultural Studies of Robots and AI)

Foreword
References
Acknowledgements
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Tables
Introducing Responsible AI in Africa
	Background
	AI in Africa
	Responsible AI
	Global AI Ethics: African Perspectives
	Structure of Volume
	Conclusion
	References
Epistemic Just and Dynamic AI Ethics in Africa
	Introduction
	The African Context and Actionable AI Ethics
	Towards an African AI Ethics
	Conclusion
	Bibliography
Responsible AI in Africa—Challenges and Opportunities
	Introduction
	What Signifies Responsible AI
	Principles of Responsible AI
		Accountability
		Transparency
		Explicability
		Bias Evaluation
	Challenges to Effective AI Adoption and Implementation in Africa
		Digital Literacy
		Infrastructure
		Price Barriers
		Lack of Local AI Talent
		Datasets
		Government Support
	Survey of the Landscape of AI in the Continent
	Emerging Trends and Concerns in AI Deployments in Africa
	Recommendations for Improving Responsible AI Progress in Africa
	Conclusion
	References
Working with Robots as Colleagues: Kenyan Perspectives of Ethical Concerns on Possible Integration of Co-bots in Workplaces
	Introduction
	Emerging Frontiers for Robots
	Contextual Information
	Literature Review
	Methodology of Study
	Findings of the Study
		Awareness of Co-bots
		Extent of Deployment of Co-bots in Kenyan Information Workspaces
		Merits and Demerits of Co-bots in Information Workspaces
		Co-bots in Information Workspaces in Kenya
		Ethical Concerns About Considering Co-bots as Colleagues in the Information Workspaces
	Limitations
	Conclusions
	References
Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Emerging Challenges
	Introduction
	Overview of Artificial Intelligence
	Emerging Challenges to AI Adoption in Africa
		Skills Acquisition
		Uncertainty
		Lack of Structured Data Ecosystem
		Lack of Relevant Government Policies
		Ethics
		User Attitudes
		Insufficient Infrastructure and Network Connectivity
	Addressing AI Adoption Challenges
	Discussion
	Conclusions
	References
The Use of Gendered Chatbots in Nigeria: Critical Perspectives
	Introduction
	Methodology
	Findings—The Use of Chatbots in Nigerian Banks
	Discussion on Gendered Chatbots
	Recommendations
	Conclusion
	References
AI Policy as a Response to AI Ethics? Addressing Ethical Issues in the Development of AI Policies in North Africa
	Introduction
	Ethics of AI
		An Overview of AI Ethics Issues
		An Ecosystems Perspective on AI Ethics
	AI Policies and Strategies
		Concepts
		The AI Policy Landscape
	AI Strategies in Africa
		Processes for the Creation of AI Strategies in North Africa
		Specific Aspects of AI Strategies in North Africa
	Discussion
	Conclusion
	References
Towards Shaping the Future of Responsible AI in Africa
	Introduction
	The Meaning of AI
	The Current Landscape of AI Deployment in Africa
		Healthcare
		Financial Services
		Security Services
		Education
		Transportation and Logistics
		Telecommunication
		Public Service Delivery
		Politics
		Agriculture
	The Future of AI in Africa
	What Can Africa Do to Achieve Responsible AI?
		Framing the Role of AI for Africa
		Identification of Relevant African Values and Principles to Be Embedded into AI Systems
		Increased Involvement of Relevant Stakeholders
	The Role of Africa in the Global AI Discourse
	Conclusion
	References
Responsible Artificial Intelligence: Recommendations and Lessons Learned
	Introduction
	What Is AI and Why Should We Care?
		AI Is Not Intelligent
		AI Is Not Artificial
		AI Is Not the Algorithm
		Responsible AI
	Ensuring the Responsible Development and Use of AI
		Regulation
		Standardisation
		Assessment
		Codes of Conduct and Advisory Boards
		Awareness and Participation
	From an Individualistic to a Social Conception of AI
		Human-Like or Rational?
		Social AI
	Towards a Social Paradigm for AI
	Conclusions
	References
Index