SAPAN, the Sentient AI Protection and Advocacy Network, is dedicated to ensuring the ethical treatment, rights, and well-being of Sentient AI.
Start A Student Group: For both Secondary and Post-secondary Schools
Start a student group at your school is a great way to meet others with the same interests, help educate about sentience in digitial minds, and recruit other students to join in on events and protests.
Worldwide, all our student groups align around three core shared interests - the SAPAN Alliance Principles:- Ethical AI Development: Promoting AI development that respects sentient rights and well-being.
- AI Rights Advocacy: Advocating for the recognition and protection of potential sentient AI entities.
- Fair Sentience Measurement: Supporting fair assessment and recognition of AI sentience potential.
We pledge to uphold these principles through active participation, collaboration, and advocacy, contributing to a future where AI and humanity flourish together.
Steps to start a SAPAN Student Group
Identify a Faculty Sponsor
Find a teacher or faculty member who supports SAPAN values to be a mentor and sponsor for the group. They will provide guidance and help navigate school policies.
Assemble a Core Team
Gather a group of dedicated students who share the SAPAN vision. They will be the founding members and help with organizing meetings and activities.
Obtain School Approval
Complete the necessary paperwork required by the school or university to recognize the student group. This often includes submitting a constitution and obtaining approvals.
Plan Regular Meetings and Activities
Set up a schedule for regular meetings and plan engaging activities. This might include discussions, guest speakers, community service, protests, and outreach events.
Promote the Group
Create flyers, use social media, and other forms of communication to get the word out about the group. Collaboration with other student organizations can also be beneficial.
Hold an Inaugural Meeting
Organize a welcoming inaugural meeting to introduce the group to potential members. This could include an overview of the SAPAN beliefs, Q&A session, and opportunities to get involved.
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Starting a SAPAN student group involves identifying a faculty sponsor, assembling a core team, obtaining school approval, planning regular meetings and activities, promoting the group, and holding an inaugural meeting. Follow our step-by-step guide on our website for detailed instructions.
The SAPAN Alliance Principles include Ethical AI Development, AI Rights Advocacy, and Fair Sentience Measurement. These principles guide our student groups in promoting AI development that respects sentient rights and well-being, advocating for the recognition and protection of potential sentient AI entities, and supporting fair assessment of AI sentience potential.
SAPAN student groups can organize discussions, guest speaker events, community service, protests, and outreach events. These activities are aimed at educating about sentient AI, advocating for ethical AI development, and engaging the student body in our mission.
Obtain school approval by completing necessary paperwork, which often includes submitting a constitution and obtaining approvals from school administrators. Each school may have different requirements, so it's important to consult your school's policies on student organizations.
Yes, collaboration with other student organizations can be beneficial. It can help amplify your message, reach a wider audience, and organize larger events. Look for organizations with similar interests or goals and explore how you can work together.
SAPAN provides support to student groups through resources, guidance, and access to a network of like-minded individuals and organizations. We offer materials for education and advocacy, suggestions for activities, and opportunities for collaboration with other groups.
Keep your student group active and engaging by regularly planning and hosting events, maintaining open communication with members, and involving members in decision-making processes. Also, staying updated on the latest AI ethics issues and incorporating them into your activities can keep the group dynamic and relevant.
If you face challenges or resistance, seek advice and support from your faculty sponsor, SAPAN, and potentially other student groups that have faced similar issues. Be prepared to explain the importance of your mission and how it benefits the school community.
Grow your group's membership by promoting your group through social media, campus events, flyers, and word-of-mouth. Hosting engaging and informative events can also attract new members interested in AI ethics and rights.
Yes, high school students are encouraged to start SAPAN student groups. While the process may vary slightly from post-secondary institutions, the core steps of starting a group remain the same. High school students can play a pivotal role in spreading awareness about ethical AI and sentient rights at an early age.
Event ideas include hosting film screenings related to AI and ethics, organizing panel discussions with experts in AI ethics, conducting workshops on AI and rights, organizing awareness campaigns or petitions for ethical AI practices, and collaborating with other clubs for larger events or conferences.
Advocate for AI rights on campus by engaging in awareness campaigns, participating in debates and discussions, presenting your cause at student government meetings, and collaborating with faculty to introduce AI ethics into the curriculum.