Artificial intelligence and workers’ rights on the African continent
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In this article published on the Development and Cooperation website ACEIR researcher Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón and co-author Azza Mustafa Babikir Ahmed reflect on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for workers’ rights.
AI is often seen as a driver of innovation and progress. However, behind these promised benefits lies a reality of exploitation, especially in Africa. Much of the continent’s workforce already faces precarious working conditions, and AI supply chains further deepen inequalities. The sector is lacking both transparency and adequate regulation. Workers' rights should be addressed urgently in this evolving technological landscape.