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building
tomorrow
for all who feel

Sentient Futures connects researchers, industry leaders, philosophers, advocates, and funders to create a better future for all sentient beings.

The welfare of future sentient beings is being decided now.

AI and other emerging technologies will reshape the lives of nearly every sentient being in the near and far future.

We’re just scratching the surface of what that means: how people working on animal welfare can adopt tools and adjust their strategy, how the AI industry can best address nonhuman interests, and where work on artificial minds should even begin.

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we are building the field

Our programs are on-ramps for ambitious, compassionate people to get involved.

We run courses to prepare people to contribute, incubators and residencies to turn ideas into projects, and summits to get everyone in the same room. Our Slack community with 1,700+ members is one of the largest and most active coordination hubs for nonhuman welfare.

Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or a seasoned professional, and whether you’re new to the field or already leading it, we welcome you to join us in advancing this work.

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the summit lounge — attendees on beanbags and couches between sessions
sentient futures summit

we bring the field together twice a year for keynotes, working sessions, and 1⁠-⁠1 conversations.

The development and use of artificial intelligence systems (AIS) must permit the growth of the well-being of all sentient beings.
The Montreal Declaration

our programs

explore
building the unconference agenda board

learn

courses that get you up to speed on the field.

laptops open in the lounge

build

a residency and an incubator to get your projects off the ground.

a table conversation between sessions

connect

a slack community and events to bring you together.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about reducing suffering where we can
Peter Singer
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supported by

Coefficient GivingThe Navigation FundEA Animal Welfare FundSurvival and Flourishing FundLongview Philanthropycraigslist Charitable Fund

and by our much-cherished individual supporters.

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