UAlbany Tech Duel
April 4, 2024 — Albany, NY
A spirited exchange of ideas on how AI is reshaping the modern workforce.
At the University at Albany, collegiate debaters engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on AI’s role in the workforce—whether it serves as a job creator or a job destroyer. Sponsored by industry and academic partners, the event highlighted the evolving impact of automation on employment and the economy.
Debate Topic
AI: Job Creator or Job Destroyer
Debaters
Karen Pasato
Team Pro
Matthew Alexander
Team Pro
Nakie Chowdhury
Team Con
Diego Lasso
Team Con
Judges
Sanjay Goel
Faculty at University at Albany, SUNY
Keith Nunez
EOP Counselor at UAlbany
Antara Chowdhury
Solutions Consultant at Aeon Nexus
Patricia Sorbi
Lead Developer at Aeon Nexus
Sari H. Khatib
Associate Director for Student Activities