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The Future of AI Is Up for Debate. What's Your Perspective?Four debates. Big questions. Competing perspectives. One interactive experience.Artificial intelligence is transforming how we create, work, and make decisions. But who gets to determine what comes next?
Join The Perspectives Lab, in partnership with Knod, for an interactive evening of live debates, audience participation, networking, and thought-provoking conversations about the future of AI.
This isn't your typical panel discussion. You won't just watch the debate. You'll be part of it.THINK YOU CAN MAKE YOUR CASE? TAKE THE STAGE!We're recruiting individual and group debaters who are ready to challenge ideas, defend their positions, and engage with opposing perspectives.
Debater Application Deadline: October 18, 2026APPLY TO BE A DEBATERDebater applications are separate from audience registration.FOUR DEBATES. WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON?1. AI vs. CreatorsIs Training AI on Copyrighted Work Innovation or Intellectual Property Theft?Group Debate2. The AI Infrastructure BoomIs the Economic Payoff Worth the Cost to Local Communities?One-on-one Debate3. AI Doomsday or Necessary ProgressShould We Slow Down AI Development Before It's Too Late?Group Debate4. Humanity vs. the MachineWhen the Stakes Are High, Who Should We Trust More: Collective Human Judgment or AI?One-on-one DebateTHIS ISN'T A SPECTATOR SPORT!At AI Under Debate, the audience is part of the action.
Vote live during each debate round.
Evaluate debaters on their arguments, evidence, and communication.
Challenge perspectives by submitting questions.
Experience AI-powered insights, including fact-checking and debate analysis.
Take the stage in our two-minute audience mini-debates.
Compete for prizes and follow the live leaderboard.
Plus, enjoy food and connect with fellow attendees through Knod, our networking partner.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION!Whether you're an AI professional, entrepreneur, creative, student, or simply curious about the future of artificial intelligence, there's a place for your perspective.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 PM CSTChicago, IllinoisRegister now and be part of the debate!Presented by: The Perspectives Lab, in partnership with KnodHosted by: Grassroots Tech Community and StarplotSponsored by: Interwovn
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