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+## Making AI an Ally to Animals
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+Open Paws is a community of researchers, advocates, and developers united by a shared vision of using AI to achieve animal liberation. We believe AI can be a powerful force for good, ensuring all sentient beings are protected from unnecessary harm.
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+## Our Mission
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+We steer the future of AI towards compassion and respect for all sentient beings through:
+- Developing cutting-edge AI tools for animal advocates
+- Advising on animal-protective AI legislation  
+- Guiding developers to create animal-friendly technology
+- Providing free AI training and implementation services for animal charities
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+## Our Values
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+- **Compassion**: Deep empathy for all sentient beings
+- **Open Collaboration**: Sharing knowledge and technology openly
+- **Community-Driven**: Building inclusive, global technology and advocacy networks