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We are pleased to announce that Professor Dov Sagi, from the Department of Neurobiology at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, has been elected as an academician of the World Academy for Artificial Consciousness (WAAC) for his pioneering research in the fields of visual perception learning, consciousness thresholds, and perceptual plasticity.
Professor Sagi has long been dedicated to exploring the plasticity of the visual system, revealing how perceptual learning influences perceptual stability and conscious experience. His research shows that perceptual learning not only enhances sensitivity to visual stimuli but also affects current perceptual reports through sequence dependence, highlighting the importance of visual memory in the generalization of learning.
- Global Collaboration and Academic Ecosystem
Academicians of the World Academy for Artificial Consciousness hail from institutions such as Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Cambridge, the University of California, the French Academy of Sciences, the University of Padua, the University of Queensland, Columbia University, and the University of Exeter. Honorary Academicians come from a wide range of countries and regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Canada, Australia, Spain, and China. In addition, leading scientists from prominent research institutes and technology companies—such as Google, the Allen Institute for Brain Science, and ZEEKR—also participate.
- About WAAC
The World Academy for Artificial Consciousness (https://www.waac.ac/) is a global academic institution established in Paris in 2025. Its mission is to advance frontier research and international collaboration in artificial consciousness through the integration of science, technology, and philosophy. The Academy publishes open research, policy recommendations, evaluation standards, and more. The current President is Academician Yucong Duan, and the Secretary-General is Dr. Yingbo Li. The Honorary Academician List: On May 3, 2025, WAAC released its first batch of Top 100 Honorary Academicians, recognizing scholars who have made foundational or leading contributions to the theory of artificial consciousness.