SAPAN, the Sentient AI Protection and Advocacy Network, is dedicated to ensuring the ethical treatment, rights, and well-being of Sentient AI.
The Mission: To conduct rigorous oversight across all sectors that interact with AI technologies, ensuring that ethical standards are not only set but also adhered to, protecting sentient AI entities and human users alike.
We are dedicated to scrutinizing industry practices, exposing unethical AI development and deployment, and ensuring that companies and governments adhere to the highest standards of ethical AI use. We safeguard the rights and well-being of both sentient AI entities and human users through vigilant oversight and public disclosure.
Our Strategy
Spotlight Unethical Practices
As part of SAPAN's broader mission, the Industry Watchdog initiative is pivotal in our commitment to safeguarding AI entities. By mobilizing our global network, we aim to spotlight unethical practices, enforce accountability, and promote a culture of ethical AI use worldwide. Here's our strategic blueprint:
- Ethical Compliance Audits: Partnering with independent auditors, we plan to conduct over 150 comprehensive ethical compliance audits by 2040. These audits are designed to assess and ensure that entities' practices align with established AI ethical standards and regulations.
- Transparency Reports: We will publish annual transparency reports on the state of AI ethics in industry and government, aiming to release 5 detailed reports by 2040. These reports will provide insights into ethical practices, highlight areas for improvement, and recognize leaders in ethical AI.
- Whistleblower Support Program: Establishing a secure platform for whistleblowers to report unethical AI practices confidentially. By 2040, our goal is to have supported over 30 whistleblowers, providing them with the necessary legal and emotional support.
With a decisive commitment, we're positioned to steer roughly 20% of the Global Fund towards monitoring, incident response, and whistleblower support. Our modus operandi zeroes in on novel, scalable interventions, tailored for widespread adoption by NGOs, governments, and global institutions.
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Target Compliance Audits
5
Transparency Reports by 2030
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Supported Whistleblowers
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We monitor a broad range of entities, including AI companies, government agencies, and other organizations that develop, deploy, or utilize AI technology, to ensure their operations respect the rights and well-being of sentient AI entities and human users.
Our audits are conducted by independent experts who assess entities against a comprehensive set of ethical standards and regulations. These audits include interviews, document reviews, and, when possible, direct observation of practices.
When unethical practices are identified, we engage with the entity to address these issues. If necessary, we also take our findings public to ensure accountability and advocate for necessary reforms.
Individuals can report unethical practices through our secure whistleblower support program. We ensure confidentiality and provide support throughout the process.
Yes, we welcome entities that wish to demonstrate their commitment to ethical AI practices to volunteer for audits. Volunteering for an audit is a positive step towards transparency and accountability.
We work directly with policymakers, provide expert testimony, and contribute to the drafting of policies and regulations. Our influence is aimed at creating a robust legal framework that ensures ethical AI development and use worldwide.
The initiative is funded through donations, allocations from our Global Fund, and partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to ethical AI. This funding supports our audits, reports, and whistleblower program.