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 & GuidelinesTheme: 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