"The initial objective of this investigation was to analyze the ethical issues raised by artificial intelligence according to religious actors in Senegal. In a country where 95% of the population are Muslim, the voice of religious authorities, even beyond the religious sphere, is eagerly awaited and ... "heard" on national and transnational socio-political issues. The major trends that emerged from the analysis of the perceptions of religious figures in this country confirmed the interest of this segment of the population in the application of AI in the fields of health (prescribing medical treatment) and armed conflict (sending robots to wage war). However, clerics are reluctant regarding its application in the field of justice, genome editing (generation of an artificial human genome), sexual orientation identification and the broadcasting of AI-generated audiovisual scenes. These different positions with respect to the different areas (or forms) of AI application open up interesting avenues for stakeholder discussions on AI legislation. Future actions could include: organize multi-stakeholder and multi-disciplinary workshops to discuss AI in the fields of health, armed conflict, justice, genome editing, sexual orientation identification and the broadcasting of AI-generated audiovisual scenes; sharing the conclusions of these brainstorming sessions; advocating the responsible use of AI on the basis of research evidence; examining the possibility of involving religious authorities in debates and decisions concerning AI in Africa." (Conclusion, page 52) more

"While numerous ethical frameworks for AI exist, translating them into actionable policies for responsible development in Africa remains a challenge for several reasons which would be discussed in subsequent sections. More importantly, it is expedient to build frameworks that are reflective of the s ... ociocultural milieu (Seguna, 2021; Kiemde & Kora, 2022; Roche, Wall, & Lewis, 2023). To do this, it is important to design policies that mirror the values, needs and interests of Africans. Alongside policies for AI development and deployment, investments to support the creation of multi-modal large language models (LLM) need to be instituted to help plug the gaps models that are heavily Western-centred may pose. Singapore’s $52 Million AI Initiative to develop Southeast Asian LLMs to ensure proper representation of the region’s diverse culture and languages (Ramachandran, 2023) is an example of such investment. By making such critical investments, the continent sets the stage to participate in the drive to boost productivity with AI, gain competitive advantage, and participate in the growing technological revolution. The article is divided into five broad sections addressing (i) the challenges with translating ethical principles into operational frameworks; (ii) a guide on how to embed ethics into the AI development cycle and what organisations can do to build a responsible AI culture; (iii) policies and regulatory frameworks that policymakers can adopt as well as existing policies such as the AU Data Policy Framework (Cipesa, 2022) and other national legislations that serve as building blocks; and (iv) recommendations on how to support responsible AI innovation. This guide aims to equip stakeholders (governments, policymakers, and corporations) with the tools and knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of AI ethics and translate principles into concrete actions for a responsible and economically inclusive future." (Introduction, pages 4-5) more