AI×Animals is an 8-week course preparing learners for impactful careers at the frontier of AI and animals. Fellows will engage with high-stakes issues such as precision livestock farming, the use of machine learning to "decode" animal communication, and the intersection between animal advocacy and AI risks. This program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and connections to steer AI development and deployment towards animal-positive outcomes.
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Week 1. Welcome and Fellowship Intro Week 2. AI×Animals: The Present and Near Future Week 3. Precision Livestock Farming Week 4. Interspecies Communication Week 5a. Genetic Welfare Week 5b. AI×Alt Proteins Week 6. AI×Animals: The Long-Term Future Week 7. Animal Advocacy in the Age of Transformative AI Week 8. Taking Action: Projects and Career Planning
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Please find below all course materials including readings and resources for the entire course.
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Week 1: Welcome and Fellowship Intro
Week 2: AI×Animals: The Present and Near Future
Week 3: Precision Livestock Farming
Week 4: Interspecies Communication
Week 6: AI×Animals: The Long-Term Future
Fellowships follow a weekly small group discussion format.
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Meet for structured facilitated online discussions.
(1.75 hours per week)
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Prepare for these sessions by completing readings and pre-session exercises.
(2-3 hours per week)
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There may also be elective sessions, including workshops or Q&As with leading researchers and practitioners from key career fields.
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To get the most out of our fellowships, we recommend setting aside at least 4 hours per week for synchronous sessions and preparation, including readings and exercises.
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We take an active approach to cultivating a supportive and constructive environment for learning and discussion. Learn more about our core values and discussion norms.
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Apply now to the next round of AI×Animals using the forms below.