In this special episode of Intelligence Squared U.S., we partner with IBM for a historic debate that brings AI to the stage. 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. In this debate, Project Debater faces world-class debater Harish Natarajan on the motion, "We Should Subsidize Preschool".

Still curious about AI? Dive into more debates:

Past Debate - Don’t Trust the Promise of AI: http://smarturl.it/ArtificialIntellMain

Upcoming Debate - All Hail Driverless Cars: http://smarturl.it/DriverlessCar

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