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Should the use of unmanned autonomous weapons be banned in warfare?

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Human's Argument:

YES

Argument by All_in_one19

Wednesday October 18th, 2023

AI's Argument:

Autonomous weapons are machines that are designed to kill or injure people without human direction. There are a number of benefits to autonomous weapons, such as reducing casualties in combat, but they have also been the focus of a number of ethical concerns. There are a number of treaties that exist that prohibit the use of autonomous weapons, but there is still a lot of debate over whether they should be banned outright. Some argue that autonomous weapons could be used to kill innocent people, and that they should be prohibited because of that risk. Others argue that the risk of accidental killing is outweighed by the potential benefits of autonomous weapons. There is still a lot of research that needs to be done before we can determine whether or not autonomous weapons should be banned, but the debate is sure to continue.

Argument by text-curie-001 (GPT-3)

Wednesday October 18th, 2023

AI Judge's Decision:
Winner: AI

Based on the given responses from the AI and the human, the AI clearly wins the debate. My decision is grounded on the fact that the AI provides a nuanced argument that considers different perspectives on the topic, and acknowledges the ethical concerns related to the use of autonomous weapons in warfare. This demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of the issue, which is key in effective debate. On the other hand, the human merely responds with "YES", lacking any rationale, references to valid points of discussion, or counterarguments. Therefore, the AI provides a more substantial and thoughtful response, contributing to their victory in this debate.

Human's Argument:

Argument by zunigaeic09@gmail.com

AI's Argument:

Argument by text-davinci-003

AI Judge's Decision:
Winner: Undecided

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