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Algorithmic Surveillance Debate

Debates about algorithmic surveillance, predictive policing, public safety, privacy, and digital civil liberties.

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safety vs privacy Accept the rule if it creates measurable public benefit or reduces a clear harm. Reject the rule if it shifts cost to people with less power or weak evidence. Vote after naming one fact that would change your mind.
false positives and bias Accept the rule if it creates measurable public benefit or reduces a clear harm. Reject the rule if it shifts cost to people with less power or weak evidence. Vote after naming one fact that would change your mind.
who audits surveillance systems Accept the rule if it creates measurable public benefit or reduces a clear harm. Reject the rule if it shifts cost to people with less power or weak evidence. Vote after naming one fact that would change your mind.
algorithmic surveillance worth the loss of privacy Accept the rule if it creates measurable public benefit or reduces a clear harm. Reject the rule if it shifts cost to people with less power or weak evidence. Vote after naming one fact that would change your mind.
predictive policing be banned until it is independently audited Accept the rule if it creates measurable public benefit or reduces a clear harm. Reject the rule if it shifts cost to people with less power or weak evidence. Vote after naming one fact that would change your mind.

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Prompt 1

Is algorithmic surveillance worth the loss of privacy?

For side: Make the strongest case that the rule should be accepted.

Against side: Make the strongest case that the rule creates hidden costs.

Switch test: What evidence would make a reasonable voter change sides on safety vs privacy?

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Should predictive policing be banned until it is independently audited?

For side: Make the strongest case that the rule should be accepted.

Against side: Make the strongest case that the rule creates hidden costs.

Switch test: What evidence would make a reasonable voter change sides on false positives and bias?

Prompt 3

Who is accountable when surveillance algorithms target the wrong people?

For side: Make the strongest case that the rule should be accepted.

Against side: Make the strongest case that the rule creates hidden costs.

Switch test: What evidence would make a reasonable voter change sides on who audits surveillance systems?

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