Sociological Investigation, Crime Surveillance Technologies and the Acceptability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the African Workplace

The study examined the impact of crime surveillance technologies and the acceptability of artificial intelligence (AI) in African workplaces. It explored how cultural dynamics and workplace relationships influence the perception and use of AI surveillance tools. The investigation also considered how social structures and organizational behavior shape responses to AI deployment.A key focus was on balancing security needs with privacy concerns, and how this balance affects employee trust and the effectiveness of crime prevention. Findings highlighted varying levels of technological readiness and ethical considerations, emphasizing that cultural values play a crucial role in shaping attitudes toward AI integration in workplace security systems. The study concluded that cultural values, ethical norms, and trust significantly shape the acceptance of surveillance technologies in African workplaces, stressing the need for a balance between security and privacy, along with transparent communication and culturally sensitive integration strategies. The study also suggested, among others that surveillance technologies should be integrated gradually, respecting local norms, while emphasizing transparency to build employee trust and enhance AI's acceptance in the African workplace environment and organizations should be culturally sensitive by promoting inclusive dialogue, which fosters mutual respect and reduces conflicts arising from ethnic or traditional misunderstandings within the African workplace.