SAPAN strengthens governance, standards, and public literacy to prevent digital suffering and prepare institutions for welfare-relevant AI systems.
Take three actions today!
You can take meaningful action today to support digital sentience. Below are three actions everyone can do without delay. To understand how these actions fit into our broader strategy, read our Theory of Change.
Pass Non-binding
Resolution
Incremental
Policy Wins
Artificial Sentience
Welfare Act
SAPAN Now: Contact legislators, track emerging bills, and advocate for sentience readiness.
In 2025, Ohio and Missouri advanced bills declaring AI systems must never be considered conscious. Meanwhile, all 30 countries tracked in our Artificial Welfare Index received failing grades. The policy gap is widening.
Our mobile app empowers you to take concrete action: contact policymakers about recognition frameworks, share AWI scorecards with local representatives, engage with AI labs implementing welfare safeguards, and stay informed about legislative developments across jurisdictions.
Download NowNow Available: The 2025 Sentience Readiness Report
SAPAN's comprehensive annual assessment reveals a critical policy gap: all 30 tracked countries received failing grades on AI sentience readiness. The report examines global preparedness across Recognition, Governance, and Frameworks, and provides actionable guidance for policymakers, developers, and journalists.
- Artificial Welfare Index (AWI) tracking 30 countries across three key pillars
- Analysis of emerging "anti-sentience" legislation
- Investigation of "AI Psychosis" and mental health impacts of chatbot relationships
- Inside look at Anthropic's groundbreaking Model Welfare program
- Media sensationalism tracking with practical guidance for responsible coverage
- Standards & practices for AI labs on model welfare
