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Human vs AI Debate Showdown
- Harish Natarajan, a world-class human debater, faced IBM's Project Debater, a machine AI, on stage in a public debate.
- The event was historic as it showcased a machine debating live on any topic with mere minutes to prepare.
Persuasion Not So Mystical
- Persuasion is often seen as a uniquely human and almost spiritual activity tied to consciousness.
- IBM's Project Debater forces us to confront that even complex persuasion can be replicated through systematic, granular steps.
Harish Triumphs Over AI
- In a high-stakes live debate, Harish Natarajan opposed Project Debater on whether to subsidize preschools.
- Harish won the debate by persuading the audience to shift 17% away from the machine's position.