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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

Feb 24 2022 | Trent Davidson

Accounting For Animal Welfare In Human Conflict

War has an immense impact on non-human animals. This paper considers consider the costs of our conflicts on non-human animals through theories of proportionality and necessity. READ MORE

Feb 21 2022 | Jonathan Sharir-Smith

How Social Media Encourages The Exotic Animal Trade

By increasing the public’s exposure to exotic animal content, social media normalizes and drives demand for the wildlife trade. Social media companies can combat this with targeted moderation. READ MORE

Feb 15 2022 | Trent Davidson

The Overlaps Between Artificial Intelligence & Animal Welfare

A recent paper addresses AI and animal welfare, and proposes ways that we, as a society, could prevent and relieve tremendous amounts of suffering. READ MORE

Feb 10 2022 | Sara Streeter

Can Zoos Be Redeemed?

Many of us think of zoos as prisons for wild animals — and many are. According to one conservation expert, however, some facilities that rise to a certain standard could play a role in conservation efforts. READ MORE

Feb 3 2022 | Charly Lynn Phillips

Pulling The Wool Back From Our Eyes

A recent report from the Center for Biological Diversity and Collective Fashion Justice compiles evidence on the environmental impacts of the commercial wool industry, from farm to landfill. READ MORE

Jan 28 2022 | Jojo Lee

On The Value Of Conserving And Restoring Nature

Conserving and restoring sites for nature can be more economically valuable than using them for other, human-centred purposes. READ MORE

Jan 21 2022 | Julie O'Connor

Can Humane Education Improve Student Reading Comprehension?

This study of sixth graders in New Jersey set out to determine if humane education content — which nurtures kindness and empathy towards animals — could quantitatively impact reading performance. READ MORE

Jan 19 2022 | Cat Kerr

Promising Solutions For Humane Population Management

This guest blog from Wild Animal Initiative's Cat Kerr looks at creative and humane solutions for population management that take the sentience of so-called "pest" species seriously. READ MORE

Jan 17 2022 | Matthew O'Shaughnessy

In India, Zoonotic Disease Might Encourage Plant-Based Diets

The risk of new diseases might encourage the adoption of plant-based diets, according to a survey conducted in India’s National Capital Region. READ MORE