THBT the EU AI Act is doing more harm than good to the EU (AI)
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The EU AI Act is a comprehensive, legally binding legal framework for artificial intelligence. Enacted by the European Union, it categorizes AI tools by the level of security and data risk it poses and enforces strict development and transparency rules.
Government 1.40
Opposition 1.60
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.63
Closing 1.38
Average Points per half
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1.46
OO
1.79
CG
1.33
CO
1.42
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Round 2
THW move into the suburbs (Brixton vs Wimbledon)
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You are a young married couple in a city in Western Europe preparing to buy your first home. You have the choice between a house in the suburbs, away from the city center, and an apartment in an area closer to the city center that is in the process of being gentrified.
Government 1.35
Opposition 1.65
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.56
Closing 1.44
Average Points per half
OG
1.17
OO
1.96
CG
1.54
CO
1.33
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Round 3
TH, as a startup founder, would build for acquisition rather than independence. (Startup)
Government 1.50
Opposition 1.50
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.75
Closing 1.25
Average Points per half
OG
1.75
OO
1.75
CG
1.25
CO
1.25
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Round 4
THBT local communities should have a veto over the construction of large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g. data centers, pipelines, etc.) in their areas (Nimbi)
Government 1.67
Opposition 1.33
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.54
Closing 1.46
Average Points per half
OG
1.92
OO
1.17
CG
1.42
CO
1.50
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Round 5
THS the implementation of the Camden experiment in all cities with high crime rates in the US (CJS)
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In 2013, Camden, New Jersey dissolved its city police department. Officers had to reapply for the new Camden County Police Department, where they were reevaluated and retrained to focus on community engagement.
Government 1.50
Opposition 1.50
Average Points per bench
Opening 1.59
Closing 1.41
Average Points per half
OG
1.65
OO
1.52
CG
1.35
CO
1.48
average points per position (23 debates)
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Quarterfinals
THO market-oriented art (Art)
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Market-oriented art refers to artistic works that are created primarily with the intention of appealing to market demand, consumer preferences, and commercial viability.
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Semifinals
TH, as the Democratic Party, would increase its own redistricting efforts rather than prioritize efforts to end partisan redistricting (Lines)
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Redistricting is the process of re-drawing the boundaries of electoral districts such as those for the US house of representatives and state legislatures
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Grand Final
THR the framing of national identity primarily through collective sacrifice and shared grief (Emo state)
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ESL Semifinals
THBT universities and literary institutions should prioritize publishing and canonizing unpublished works of historical female writers over the ones of current female writers (More art)
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ESL Finals
This House, as the United States, would enter into a mutual defense pact with the aliens against the Soviet Union (Cold ET)
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During the Space Race, the United States discovers an intelligent extraterrestrial civilization living on the Moon. The aliens possess technology far beyond contemporary human capabilities, but are not capable of conquering Earth. They are willing to share military and scientific knowledge in exchange for political partnership and access to Earth. The Soviet Union is unaware of their existence. Communication and cooperation between humans and aliens are feasible.
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Novice Finals
THS the politicization of the FIFA World Cup (Waka waka)