Microsoft Research Africa, Nairobi
AI and the Future of Work in Africa
A multi-disciplinary effort uniting experts across Africa to explore generative AI’s impact and strategize on creating a dignified work future for all.
Workshop keynotes
The AI and the Future of Work in Africa 2023 workshop held in November 2023, featured keynote addresses by Dr. Bitange Ndemo, Dr. Njeri Mwagiru and Professor Landry Signé.
The keynote talks were followed by a workshop which addressed the following topics:
- Macroeconomics: How will generative AI affect the economic growth, trade, and development of African countries?
- Jobs, labour markets and skills: How will generative AI transform the demand and supply of labour, the quality and quantity of jobs, and the skills and education needed for the workforce?
- Workers’ perspectives on AI: How can AI be designed for worker agency and empowerment? What new interaction mechanisms will ensure seamless interaction with AI to support rather than constrain or disrupt ongoing work?
- Africa-centric AI tools and platforms: How can generative AI be developed and deployed in a way that is responsive to the cultures, needs, values, and contexts of African workers and communities?