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Speciesist Bias In Large Language Models

Oct 23 2026 Parvati Nair

AI models can recognize discrimination against animals. But do they think it’s wrong? A study finds that the answer depends on whether the animal is human, farmed, or kept as a companion. READ MORE

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Speciesist Bias In Large Language Models

AI models can recognize discrimination against animals. But do they think it’s wrong? A study finds that the answer depends on whether the animal is human, farmed, or kept as a companion. READ MORE

Oct 23 2026 Parvati Nair

In the Spotlight

May 23 2023 | Trent Davidson

Compassion Fatigue Among Chimpanzee Caregivers

Caring for animals can be both rewarding and incredibly challenging work. Compassion fatigue can impact caregivers' mental health and the animals they work with. READ MORE

May 19 2023 | Kevin Xia

Media Narratives And Public Opinion On Animal Cruelty

Media reports can give us glimpses of insight into what the public thinks about a given topic. This study examines reports about animal cruelty cases in Australia, and what the public thinks of the penalties. READ MORE

Apr 28 2023 | Kevin Xia

Social Inequality And Environmental Behavior

Growing social inequality and the way it intersects with the climate crisis are two of the largest challenges we face as a global society. How can research help us address both? READ MORE

Apr 12 2023 | Caryn Ginsberg

Do Local Laws Matter?: A Faunalytics Infocomic

As advocates try to advance state legislation to benefit animals, can changing local laws help? This infocomic from Caryn Ginsberg summarizes our findings in an easy-to-share way. READ MORE

Apr 3 2023 | Kendall Proffitt

Funding Dynamics In Farmed Animal Advocacy

As the movement against factory farming continues to gain financial support, a survey by Farmed Animal Funders reveals opportunities for further growth moving forward. READ MORE

Apr 3 2023 | Kendall Proffitt

फ़ार्म्ड एनिमल ऐडवोकेसी में फ़ंडिंग गतिशीलता

जैसे-जैसे फ़ैक्ट्री फ़ार्मिंग के खिलाफ आंदोलन को वित्तीय समर्थन मिल रहा है, फ़ार्म्ड एनिमल फ़ंडर्स के एक सर्वेक्षण से आगे बढ़ने के अधिक अवसरों का पता चलता है। READ MORE

Apr 3 2023 | Kendall Proffitt

Dinamika Pendanaan Dalam Advokasi Hewan Ternak

Dengan gerakan untuk menentang peternakan terus mendapatkan dukungan finansial, sebuah survei yang dilakukan oleh Farmed Animal Funders menunjukkan peluang untuk pertumbuhan yang lebih baik ke depannya. READ MORE

Mar 24 2023 | Amanda Favara

Transitioning Animal Farms To Offset Carbon Emissions

This study looks at the viability of using “carbon offset” programs to transition animal farms to plant-based production. READ MORE

Mar 1 2023 | Faunalytics

Faunalytics Index – March 2023

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and stats about welfare issues in insect slaughter, dog guardian guilt, the global demand for eggs, and more. READ MORE