NYU Global Debates

QUARTERFINAL RESULTS Adelle Fernando & Adejoke Mason [AFF] 2-1 over Faizan Hussain & Maggie Pierce [Neg] Isabella Franklin & Vighnesh Mehrotra [NEG] 3-0 over Alejandro Scott & Siyu Sun [aff]... Eugene Toth & Alex Sherman [NEG] 3-0 over Ethan Rosen & Aziza Kurbonova [Aff] Eric Deng & Brandon Lu [NEG] 3-0 over Jaedon Abbott & Max Kornfeld [AFF] Congrats to the non-advancing quarterfinalists. SEMIFINAL PAIRINGS Adelle Fernando & Adejoke Mason VS. Eric Deng & Brandon Lu Isabella Franklin & Vighnesh Mehrotra VS. Eugene Toth & Alex Sherman GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!

The International Public Policy Forum is the largest global written debate competition in the world. This year for the first time, they will be debating the same topic as the NYU Global Debates. If you want to check out the high schoolers ideas or hear some cross-examination questions from judges to assist in your prep, it will be streamed live just after 3:30pm today on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyuceda/

Congratulations to the advancing teams in alphabetical order: Abbott & Kornfeld Deng & Lu Fernando & Mason Franklin & Mehrotra... Hussain & Pierce Korbonova & Rosen Scott & Sun Toth & Sherman Quarterfinals will begin in the afternoon on Saturday May 8th. Pairings and the bracket will be posted on Wednesday. If you have graduated college and are NYU-affiliated, you may register to judge at https://docs.google.com//1c-CFqQwmF12tPtoh581vdDBuPsW/edit

One slightly different take on the topic is the STEM education argument that AI is an integral part of the pathway of engaging more students in math and science globally. Registration closes soon. Grab a partner and visit the previously-disclosed link.

The 2021 Global Debate topic is On-balance, the risks of artificial intelligence outweigh the rewards. To register, please visit the new portal. https://www.stern.nyu.edu//aca/undergraduate/global-debate

Need you input to select the final topic area. Thanks to those who have provided input already. Based on that, we've included a wording to suggest the direction the topic might go if selected. As with past years, votes and feedback are welcomed from both judges and competitors. 1-COVID-19 Pandemic risks in prisons and indigenous communities deserve greater attention and resources ... 2-Artificial Intelligence On-balance, the risks of artificial intelligence outweigh the rewards 3-Multilateral institutions Multilateral bodies like NATO, the OAU & ASEAN have outlived their usefulness 4-Cybersecurity Cybercrime will continue to outpace corporate and legal protections 5-Polcing/Racial Justice Law enforcement is an ineffective vehicle to secure justice for citizens

Registration for the 2020-2021 Global Debates is now open at our new site. If you have a partner, both of you will need to register. Polling of competitors and judges will contribute to the topic selection so please stay tuned when the polls open within the week. Divisions are associated with sites so you don't need to note them separately on the registration form and there will not be a space for them. Good luck to all.