Debating Technological Issues
Washington-specific modification
There will be no semifinal round.
Participants research the annual topic and subtopics and prepare for a debate against a team from another chapter. Teams are instructed to take either the pro or con side of a selected subtopic, submit a summary of references, and use their research to support their assigned position. The quality of a team’s debate determines semifinalists and finalists.
Theme
Theme: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
- Topic 1: AI diagnostic tools should be allowed to make medical decisions without final approval from a physician.
- Topic 2: The use of AI in healthcare will improve access to care more than it will increase medical bias.
- Topic 3: Patients should have the right to know when AI is involved in their diagnosis or treatment plan.
Information
| Team size | 2 |
| State entry limit | 3 per Chapter |
| National entry limit | 3 per State |
| Portfolio required | No |
| Early entry | No |
| Requires test | No |
| Onsite Only | No |
| Presentation/interview | Yes |