Nature of the Debate:

  • Format: A modified version of the Lincoln-Douglas debate format.
  • Topics: Ethics in AI.
  • Judging Criteria: - Judging Criteria: Clarity, coherence, logical reasoning, depth of understanding, rebuttals, and overall persuasive argumentation.

Rules and Regulations:

  • Time limits: First Affirmative Constructive (1AC) – 3 minutes.
    Cross-examination (N1) – 2 minutes.
    Preparation time Negative – upto 2 minutes.
    First Negative Constructive (1N/1NR) – 4 minutes.
    Cross-examination (A1) – 2 minutes.
    Preparation time Affirmative – upto 2 minutes.
    First Affirmative Rebuttal (1AR) – 3 minutes.
    Preparation time Negative – upto 4 minutes.
    Negative Rebuttal (2NR) – 3 minutes.
    Preparation time Affirmative – upto 2 minutes.
    Second Affirmative Rebuttal (2AR) – 3 minutes.
  • Pre-requisites: - Participants are required to prepare for both sides of the Motion for the listed topic(s) and shall be assigned to either side based on the total number of participants, on a random basis.
    - Selection for the event is on a first- come, first-serve basis and so we urge all interested participants to fill the form by the earliest.

Schedule and other info:

  • Time: Start and end time for the debate.
  • Rounds: 1 round.
  • Moderation: A moderator will oversee the debate to ensure adherence to rules and time limits.
  • Judging Panel: A panel of judges will evaluate the debate based on the predefined criteria.

Co-ordinators

Student Co-ordinators

Sahil Khan: 8971236074