Table 2: AI Ethical Policy Opportunities/ Benefits in Africa
AI regulations can provide industry ethical guidelines to follow when developing AI technologies.
Clarity and Guidance
African AI developers can profit globally by exporting products, expanding financial opportunities beyond domestic markets. Increased consumer trust as the developed algorithms can explain how they came to the predictions, detection or diagnosis ethically.
Globalization
Building Consumer Trust
Eliminating ethical errors in AI will lead to the development of precise and accurate models, ultimately fostering business growth.
Fostering Business Growth
(iv) Case Studies on the Impact of AI Ethical Policy in Africa Figure 9 briefly describes eleven (11) AI and ICT National strategies for Mauritius, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Benin, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Kenya; and one AI policy in Rwanda. Based on the study findings, it is vividly that African countries recognize the role of AI to sustain and enhance productivity gains through automation of processes in different sectors hence empowering the labor workforce, leading to social economic development. For example, AI is applied and used in agriculture to increase yields and poverty reduction; in
education system to become more accessible, personalized and efficient, in healthcare to standardize quality and create more accessible services, and in securing and expand accessibility of financial services to mention a few (Bradley, Wingfield, and Metzger 2020). In addition, governmental initiatives and intra- governmental organizations are playing a role to support responsible AI policies such as the AU Development Agency which supports the revolution of emerging technologies in Africa for social economic development, and the UNESCO which has conducted AI need assessments to identify priority areas in Africa (UNESCO 2022).
Figure 9: Case Studies on the Impact of AI Ethical Policy in Africa.
Benin National Al and Big Data Strategy 2018 It aims to leverage extensive data and Al, building skills to become a West African Al innovation hub, boosting investment appeal, and leading in regional Al development.
Mauritius Al Strategy 2018 Leverage AI and other emerging technologies to address social and financila issues, revitalize traditional economic sectors, and create a new development pillar.
Tunisia National Al Strategy 2021 Establish Tunisia as an Al hub in Africa and the MENA region. This ambition is supported by creating a conducive environment for Al development and application across various sectors.
Morocco National Al Strategy 2021 Establish a strategy for development of Al ecosystem and choosing priority sectors with dedicated roadmaps.
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