Braver Angels Debate: Does AI Do More Harm than Good in Education?

As part of the Future of the American University initiative, students, faculty, staff, and the broader community are invited to join a respectful conversation across different perspectives on the future of education in a time of ubiquitous access to Artificial Intelligence. Braver Angels debates are not competitive or performative, but draw participants into a deep experience of civil discourse. Guided by an experienced chair person, participants engage with each other respectfully around difficult, polarizing issues -- thinking together, listening carefully, and allowing themselves to be touched and even changed by each other’s ideas. This collegiate debate is free and brought to you by the College Debates and Discourse Alliance, a partnership of Braver Angels, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), and BridgeUSA, non-profit organizations that amplify the power of free expression and promote respectful exchange of ideas on America's college campuses. This event integrates a special appearance by Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA. Campus sponsors include the Office of the Provost, the Future of the American University Committee, the Center for Dialogue and Pluralism, the departments of Computer Science, Information Science, and Science & Technology Studies, the HxA Campus Community, and the Cornell Speech and Debate Society. Registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/braver-angels-debate-at-cornell-university-tickets-1803005470899?aff=oddtdtcreator Pizza will be provided at 6 pm; the debate will start at 6:30.