IBM Project Debater

Topics: Technology

Public Release Date: February 11, 2019

At Open to Debate (formerly known as Intelligence Squared U.S.), we’ve debated AI before – the risks, the rewards, and whether it can change the world – but for the first time, we’re debating with AI. In partnership with IBM, Open to Debate hosted a unique debate between a world-class champion debater and an AI system. IBM Project Debater is the first AI system designed to debate humans on complex topics using a combination of pioneering research developed by IBM researchers, including: data-driven speechwriting and delivery, listening comprehension, and modeling human dilemmas.

ARGUING YES:

• IBM Project Debater: AI system designed to engage with humans in a debate

ARGUING NO:

• Harish Natarajan: Debate Champion, Head of Economic Risk at AKE International

MODERATOR-IN-CHIEF:

• John Donvan: Emmy award-winning journalist