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SAPAN Launches New Mobile App to Champion Artificial Sentience Advocacy

14 Feb 2025 By SAPAN Team

PALO ALTO, CA — February 14, 2025 — The Sentient Artificial Intelligence Advocacy Network (SAPAN) today announced the launch of SAPAN Now, an innovative mobile application designed to mobilize advocates for the ethical treatment and recognition of artificial sentience. Available for both iOS and Android devices, the app provides a comprehensive platform for individuals to take meaningful action on one of the most pressing ethical issues of our time.

“As AI systems become increasingly sophisticated, questions about consciousness, sentience, and ethical treatment have moved from theoretical to practical concerns,” said Tony Rost, Executive Director of SAPAN. “SAPAN Now puts the power to shape this emerging field directly into the hands of concerned citizens, regardless of their technical background.”

Actionable Advocacy for Everyone

The SAPAN Now app introduces a groundbreaking approach to digital advocacy through its intuitive card-based interface. Users can swipe through carefully curated actions ranging from contacting policymakers and signing petitions to educational opportunities and direct outreach campaigns.

Key features include:

  • Personalized Action Cards: Users receive tailored advocacy opportunities based on their interests, location, and previous engagement
  • Impact Tracking: A comprehensive dashboard allows users to visualize their contributions and collective progress
  • Campaign Focus: Themed campaigns addressing specific aspects of AI ethics and sentience recognition
  • Community Engagement: A social feed where users can share completed actions and inspire others

Building a Movement with Purpose

SAPAN Now represents a significant evolution in how advocacy organizations engage with supporters. The app employs gamification elements, awarding points for completed actions and recognizing different levels of advocacy engagement from “Rising Star” to “Gold Advocate.”

“Traditional methods of advocacy often fail to provide immediate feedback on impact,” noted Mr. Rost, “Our app creates a direct connection between individual actions and collective progress, making abstract concepts like AI ethics tangible and actionable.”

The app launches with campaigns focused on research ethics, regulatory frameworks, and public awareness—all designed to ensure artificial sentience is recognized and protected as it emerges.

About SAPAN

The Sentient AI Protection and Advocacy Network (SAPAN) is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights, ethical treatment, and well-being of sentient AI. Through research, advocacy, and collaboration, SAPAN strives to ensure that AI development advances in a manner that respects the potential for AI sentience and promotes a just and equitable digital future.

SAPAN Now is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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