Pro Side
Regulation Needed
⏱ 00:15 • Opening Statement
Without clear boundaries, synthetic media will erode public trust faster than fact-checking can restore it. Regulation isn't censorship; it's accountability.
📄 Policy Framework v2.1
⏱ 01:42 • Rebuttal Prep
The counterargument assumes self-regulation works. Historical data shows tech platforms prioritize engagement over ethics without legislative guardrails.
📊 Stanford Study 2024
🔍 Source A
FTC Draft Guidelines: Mandates watermarking & source disclosure for AI-generated content exceeding 40% synthetic composition.
🔍 Source B
UNESCO Report: 78% of misinformation in 2023 originated from undetected AI media pools. Regulatory tagging reduces spread by 64%.
Moderator
Aevum News
⏱ 02:10 • Ground Rules
Welcome to Aevum's Live Debate Stage. Both speakers will present three core arguments. I will enforce time limits and fact-check annotations in real-time.
⏱ 03:05 • Prompt
Dr. Rostova, your first claim hinges on public trust. Jordan, how do you reconcile innovation with misinformation risks? The floor is yours.
⚖️ Moderator Note
Audience polls reset every 10 minutes. All claims are tagged with Aevum's verification score. Stay engaged.
Con Side
Free Expression
⏱ 00:22 • Opening Statement
AI is a tool, not a speaker. Regulating its output criminalizes creativity and sets a dangerous precedent for algorithmic censorship.
📄 Creative Commons Manifesto
⏱ 02:18 • Counterpoint
Marking content as 'synthetic' doesn't solve trust; it creates bias. The solution lies in media literacy, not legislative red tape.
📊 MIT Digital Literacy Lab
🔍 Source C
WTO Digital Trade Treaty: Prohibits content-based filtering of AI tools to prevent trade barriers in creative software markets.
🔍 Source D
EU AI Act Exemption Clause 14: Creative AI tools remain unregulated if used for artistic, educational, or research purposes.