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Proposition opening argument example
Key Stage 3
Year 8
English
Thank you, Chair. So we are here to debate the motion this House believes that artificial intelligence will do more harm than good, and we stand firmly in favour of this motion. While AI brings about some benefits, it's important to acknowledge the significant harm it can cause. So first, let's consider job loss. As AI technology advances, many jobs that humans currently do are being replaced by machines. So, for example, in factories, robots are taking over jobs that used to be done by people, and this means millions of workers, especially in lower-skilled jobs, may lose their income and struggle to find employment. With more automation, people may end up looking to the government for support or even facing extreme poverty. Now, next, I want you to think about the dire danger of bias in AI systems. AI is programmed by humans, and this can lead to bias results. For example, there have been cases where facial recognition technology used by the police has misidentified people, especially people of Colour, and this has led to wrongful arrests. If AI systems are not properly regulated, they could unfairly target certain groups of people, and even increase discrimination. Then, there's the risk to privacy. AI systems collect huge amounts of personal data, every time we use our phones, search the internet, or even interact Lime, AI tracks our habits and choices. Companies, governments can misuse this data for many, many reasons, and in extreme circumstances, they could spy on us, or even control our behaviour, and this is happening today, when we use social media. Social media platforms use AI to manipulate what we see, so algorithms can shape our opinions without even realising it. And our final point, and this is really an important point, is the potential for AI to cause harm in warfare, countries are developing AI-powered weapons that can make decisions without human input, now this is so dangerous. If machines are allowed to control weapons, the risk of accidents or deadly mistakes increases. Now imagine a drone or a robot making the wrong decision, you know, this can lead to catastrophic consequences, and a real impact on human life. So in conclusion, while AI may offer some benefits, the risk it poses to jobs, fairness, privacy, and global security are far too great. AI has the potential to do much more harm than good, and we must seriously consider these dangers before embracing this technology, thank you.
Proposition opening argument example
Key Stage 3
Year 8
English
Thank you, Chair. So we are here to debate the motion this House believes that artificial intelligence will do more harm than good, and we stand firmly in favour of this motion. While AI brings about some benefits, it's important to acknowledge the significant harm it can cause. So first, let's consider job loss. As AI technology advances, many jobs that humans currently do are being replaced by machines. So, for example, in factories, robots are taking over jobs that used to be done by people, and this means millions of workers, especially in lower-skilled jobs, may lose their income and struggle to find employment. With more automation, people may end up looking to the government for support or even facing extreme poverty. Now, next, I want you to think about the dire danger of bias in AI systems. AI is programmed by humans, and this can lead to bias results. For example, there have been cases where facial recognition technology used by the police has misidentified people, especially people of Colour, and this has led to wrongful arrests. If AI systems are not properly regulated, they could unfairly target certain groups of people, and even increase discrimination. Then, there's the risk to privacy. AI systems collect huge amounts of personal data, every time we use our phones, search the internet, or even interact Lime, AI tracks our habits and choices. Companies, governments can misuse this data for many, many reasons, and in extreme circumstances, they could spy on us, or even control our behaviour, and this is happening today, when we use social media. Social media platforms use AI to manipulate what we see, so algorithms can shape our opinions without even realising it. And our final point, and this is really an important point, is the potential for AI to cause harm in warfare, countries are developing AI-powered weapons that can make decisions without human input, now this is so dangerous. If machines are allowed to control weapons, the risk of accidents or deadly mistakes increases. Now imagine a drone or a robot making the wrong decision, you know, this can lead to catastrophic consequences, and a real impact on human life. So in conclusion, while AI may offer some benefits, the risk it poses to jobs, fairness, privacy, and global security are far too great. AI has the potential to do much more harm than good, and we must seriously consider these dangers before embracing this technology, thank you.