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Round 1

THBT primary and secondary educators should encourage students' usage of text generating AI (e.g. using ChatGPT for research purposes, essay inspiration) instead of investing in AI detection software (e.g. implementing full-proof proofreading software to detect use of AI in students' work, banning access to ChatGPT on school wifi, etc.) (AI)

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48%
52%
13 Prop wins 14 Opp wins
probably balanced
Round 2

TH, as a low-income parent, would choose to tiger parent their child (Parenthood)

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48%
52%
13 Prop wins 14 Opp wins
probably balanced
Round 3

THW ban the sale of European Soccer Teams to buyers associated with governments that have a record of human rights abuses (e.g. Newcastle United and Saudi Arabia, Paris Saint Germain and Qatar, Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich's previous ownership of Chelsea) (Sports)

56%
44%
15 Prop wins 12 Opp wins
probably balanced
Round 4

THP the use of conditional cash transfer programmes to means-tested but unconditional welfare programmes, in both high-income and developing economies (welfare)

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67%
33%
18 Prop wins 9 Opp wins
imbalanced at 10% level
Pre-Quarterfinals

THBT countries that fail to meet their international climate obligations should have to accept environmental refugees from climate change-vulnerable regions (Climate Change)

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75%
25%
3 Prop wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
Quarterfinals

[Open Quarterfinals & U16 Semifinals]THR the trend of increasingly featuring mental health topics in entertainment (e.g. shows like Euphoria that graphically depict issues like substance abuse, joking about depression on Tiktok) (Media)

100%
0 Prop wins 4 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
Semifinals

TH, as Joe Biden, would approve the plan and seek to assassinate Vladimir Putin (IR)

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50%
50%
1 Prop win 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
Grand Final

As Cameron, THW choose to clone himself (Philosophy)

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100%
0 Prop wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive
U16 Quarterfinals

TH, as a leader of a social movement, would denounce and disassociate with extreme sects of the movement (those that have more radical policy proposals, those that engage in violence, etc.) (Social Movements)

50%
50%
2 Prop wins 2 Opp wins
balance inconclusive
U16 Finals

THW take the sponsorship. (Influencer)

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100%
0 Prop wins 1 Opp win
balance inconclusive