NovaSci x Appian
June 27, 2024 — Appian Office (Mclean, VA)
AI • Social Media • High School Debate
Forty high school students engaged in a dynamic group debate at the Appian Office, tackling the impact of AI and social media regulations. The event fostered critical thinking, teamwork, and persuasive argumentation, preparing students to navigate the ethical challenges of emerging technologies.
Debate Topics
- Round 1: AI: Job Creator or Job Destroyer?
- Round 2: Which social media platform would be best to ban?
Judges
Lanae Wheeler
STEM Advisory Council, Senior Systems Engineer
Lida Anestidou
STEM Advisory Council, Senior Program Officer and Director, The National Academies
Tom Bendien
CCI Industry Partner Host, GT Cyber Labs
Noelle Russell
Chief AI Officer, AI Leadership Institute
Gary Crum
Board of Directors, Founder and President, LHT Ventures, LLC
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