Science & Technology

Should powerful AI models be freely downloadable? Openness supports research and independence while making harmful uses harder to restrict.

Should governments license powerful AI models before public release? Oversight may reduce risk while concentrating development among organizations able to satisfy expensive requirements… See more

Should AI systems be allowed to express political opinions? Conversational usefulness can conflict with opaque influence exerted through a widely used system.

Should everyone have a legal right to know whether they are talking to a bot? Disclosure protects autonomy while limiting anonymity for some automated services and creative experiences.

Should realistic political deepfakes be banned even when labeled as satire? Labels support expression, but persuasive images may travel without the context that makes them understandabl… See more

Should a person's digital likeness be inheritable property? Inheritance offers a clear rule but may turn identity into something others can commercially control.

Should companies be allowed to simulate a deceased person without every relative agreeing? One person's comfort can conflict with another's grief and the wishes of the person being simu… See more

Should AI companions be forbidden from encouraging emotional exclusivity? Protecting autonomy may require limits on design that benefits from users becoming dependent.

Should people form romantic relationships with AI companions? Emotional comfort can be meaningful while creating dependence on a service controlled by a company.

Should AI tutors be allowed to replace classroom teachers? Personalization and availability compete with social learning, supervision, and human accountability.

Should students disclose using AI for brainstorming? Transparency supports trust, but routine assistance can be difficult to distinguish from ordinary conversation.

Should universities replace traditional essays with live oral examinations? Oral assessment can reveal understanding while introducing different accessibility and consistency challenges… See more