In the discourse surrounding AI, Africa's role and unique perspective remain conspicuously marginalised. This panel seeks to address this oversight by examining the current state of AI in Africa through three lenses: that of AI in, for and from sub-Saharan Africa. 
Firstly, we consider the current state of AI in Africa. This Technical Narrative unveils a stark reality: Africans have been largely excluded as innovators and stakeholders in the technological advancements that define modernity on the continent. While the Global North and emerging powers like China dominate the development and implementation of AI technologies in Africa, indigenous voices and perspectives remain sidelined. By dissecting this imbalance of technological innovation, we aim to illuminate the intricate power dynamics at play and provoke critical reflections on the implications for Africa's socio-technological future.
Secondly, we explore AI technologies for Africa by examining how the transfer of technologies disrupts societal norms and cultural values by focusing on the narrative of Disruption. For instance, the advent of AI-powered care robots threatens to disrupt deeply ingrained Afro-communitarian values such as familial bonds and the traditional role of caring for the elderly. Through a nuanced examination of disruption across various levels, from individual concepts like privacy to broader clusters of values, we endeavour to shed light on the complex interplay between technology and African values. We advocate for heightened collaboration with African communities engaged in AI innovation and ethical evaluation to foster more holistic assessments of the disruptive potential of AI technologies.

Lastly, we consider AI from Africa. This Ethical Narrative invites us to navigate the intricate ethical terrain that AI traverses within the broader conceptual framework of Afro-Communitarian or African normative traditions. In particular, we focus on the way in which the ethical and philosophical frameworks such as Ubuntu could inform current debates about concepts like moral status and human dignity. 

In sum, this panel endeavours to unravel the philosophical intricacies of AI in Africa, probing its technical, disruptive, and ethical dimensions. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, we aspire to chart a path toward a more equitable and ethically grounded AI future for Africa and beyond.

This panel will continue in parallel session VIII, track 1 part 1.