The Legal Framework of Artificial Intelligence in Cameroon

Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a system with the capacity to rationally address intricate problems and make appropriate decisions to attain its objectives in various real-world scenarios. Presently, AI finds numerous applications across diverse domains, serving multifaceted purposes driven by a plethora of motivations. However, it is imperative to acknowledge that contemporary AI systems do not possess genuine cognitive intelligence. In light of this, it becomes evident that AI necessitates a legal framework to govern its deployment and operation. This chapter seeks to delve into the legal aspects of artificial intelligence, exploring the legal nature, potential conflicts, and ethical considerations that may arise in the commercial utilization of AI. A central inquiry of this paper revolves around the relationship between artificial intelligence and the law. To address this inquiry, we examine the legal categories into which AI can be classified and, subsequently, the inevitable ramifications that follow such categorizations.