“CMEP conducts and supports foundational research on the nature and intrinsic value of nonhuman minds, including biological and digital minds (AI).”In its own words: nonhumanminds.org
NYU research centre, directed by Jeff Sebo, studying the consciousness, sentience and moral, legal and political status of nonhumans, including animals and AI systems (AI welfare).
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Received $1M from 1 funder
Checked 25 Oct 2026
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2024 1 grant · $1M
| Date | Funder | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Macroscopic Ventures | $1M | Gift (as Polaris Ventures) toward the $6m CMEP Endowment Fund; research on consciousness, sentience, and the moral status of nonhumans including AI systems — AI welfare & sentience source |