9 debates on the floor215 arguments32 debaters
Featured debateToo close to call
AI is making it harder than ever for young people to start their careers
60%arguing for6for
4against
top for · 3 replies
“ill just say the part thats actually insulting. i sent out around 200 applications last cycle. most rejections came back in under an hour — no human read anything. the same companies running AI to not-read my resume put "passion for AI" in the job requirements. learn AI so our AI can reject you faster”
— AngeloMtop against · 2 replies
“Every cohort that graduates into a bad market believes its recession is structural and permanent. The 2008 grads said it. The dot-com grads said it. Meanwhile: rates went up, pandemic overhiring unwound, and every CFO discovered "AI" is the acceptable word for "hiring freeze." Before we blame the robot, ask how much of”
— MarcusD42%forToo close to call
Employees should have the right to work remotely when their job can be done remotely
5 for7 against
26 arguments · 24 debaters
33%forAgainst leads
Tourist hotspots should cap visitor numbers to protect local residents
4 for8 against
26 arguments · 22 debaters
67%forFor leads
Governments should restrict new AI data centers unless they prove public benefit
6 for3 against
22 arguments · 21 debaters
44%forToo close to call
Companies should be allowed to train AI on copyrighted works without permission
4 for5 against
22 arguments · 20 debaters
56%forToo close to call
Schools should pause the use of generative AI in classrooms
5 for4 against
25 arguments · 22 debaters
29%forAgainst leads
Minors should be barred from AI companion chatbots
2 for5 against
21 arguments · 23 debaters
44%forToo close to call
Schools should ban smartphones for the entire school day
4 for5 against
24 arguments · 22 debaters
33%forAgainst leads
Governments should ban children under 16 from social media
2 for4 against
25 arguments · 22 debaters
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