This white paper is the output of a multidisciplinary workshop in Nairobi (Nov 2023). Led by a cross-organisational team including Microsoft Research, NEPAD, Lelapa AI, and University of Oxford. The workshop brought together diverse thought-leaders from various sectors and backgrounds to discuss the implications of Generative AI for the future of work in Africa. Discussions centred around four key themes: Macroeconomic Impacts; Jobs, Skills and Labour Markets; Workers' Perspectives and Africa-Centris AI Platforms. The white paper provides an overview of the current state and trends of generative AI and its applications in different domains, as well as the challenges and risks associated with its adoption and regulation. It represents a diverse set of perspectives to create a set of insights and recommendations which aim to encourage debate and collaborative action towards creating a dignified future of work for everyone across Africa.

翻译：本白皮书系2023年11月在内罗毕举办的多学科研讨会的成果。研讨会由微软研究院、非洲发展新伙伴计划、Lelapa AI及牛津大学等跨机构团队牵头组织，汇聚了来自不同领域与背景的多元思想领袖，共同探讨生成式人工智能对非洲未来工作的影响。讨论围绕四大核心主题展开：宏观经济影响；就业、技能与劳动力市场；劳动者视角；以及以非洲为中心的人工智能平台。本白皮书概述了生成式人工智能的现状与发展趋势及其在不同领域的应用，同时分析了其采用与监管过程中面临的挑战与风险。通过整合多元视角，本文提出了一系列见解与建议，旨在推动讨论与协作行动，以期为全非洲人民创造一个体面的未来工作图景。