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Debating Technological Issues

Overview

Description: Participants research the annual topic and subtopics and prepare for a debate against a team from another chapter. Teams are instructed to take either the pro or con side of a selected subtopic, submit a summary of references, and use their research to support their assigned position. The quality of a team's debate determines semifinalists and finalists.

Rubric & Guidelines

Theme: Artificial Intelligence and Ethics Subtopic 1: AI decision-making in judicial systems introduces bias and undermines human moral judgment. Subtopic 2: The development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) poses a greater existential threat than nuclear weapons. Subtopic 3: AI-generated art and literature diminish the value of human creativity and cultural authenticity.

Event Submissions

Deadline: None

Submission Requirements:

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Preliminary Test: No

Pre-Submissions: No

Past Winners (coming soon)