With the development of science and technology, AI has become quite common in our daily life. Artificial intelligence has been applied to many fields, such as mobile phones, black - box recorders, online platforms, and even surveillance. Besides, a large number of students also use AI to help them finish their homework. AI can solve math problems and write essays as long as we input the relevant information.

　　So, you can see AI is very convenient and effective. However, whether it brings more benefits or harms to our education, considering moral, ideological, sociological, and other different perspectives, the topic of whether AI is a learning tutor or a cheater to education is a worthwhile issue to deeply discuss.

　　Firstly, let's welcome our contestants to introduce themselves.

　　First, welcome our proposition team.

　　Next, welcome the opposition team. We send our best wishes to you all.

　　Second, please allow me to introduce the procedure of our debate. It is designed into five parts: statement of the proposition, statement of the opposition, cross - debate, and conclusion. The time limits will be shown here. The warning signal will be given 30 seconds before the end. The debate should come to an end within the set time.

　　Ladies and gentlemen, hope you can enjoy our show. The competition begins. First, let's welcome the first debater from the proposition team to give a statement. The time limit is two and a half minutes. Please.

　　Distinguished Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, good evening. Our side from this debate supports that AI is a tutor beneficial to education.

　　This view is based on the fact that AI is a useful tool that can assist our teaching and learning. For students, AI can improve their learning ability. On the one hand, it can develop critical thinking by inspiring them to think. If students communicate with AI, it can bring new ideas from different angles. On the other hand, students can use AI to get more personalized education. For example, if they want feedback, they can ask AI to make text for them.

　　As for teachers, it can improve teacher quality. Teachers are limited in time each day. Thanks to AI, it can save their time and allow them to devote their time and energy to providing personalized education. For example, they can spend less time on lesson - planning and have more in - depth interactions with students.

　　For society, it can bring new possibilities to the education system. Most importantly, it can narrow the gap of education resources in the world. Education resources are not equal for everyone, but everyone can use AI, which has the ability to bring different information together and provide access to knowledge. It can greatly develop the education system.

　　We need to know that an extra tool is just like this: we can reach our destination on foot, but if we use a car, we can get there faster. AI is that car in education. It can improve students' learning ability, develop teaching quality, and also bring new possibilities to the education system.

　　Thank you.

　　Thanks. Now it is time for the fourth debater from the opposition to question the first debater of the proposition. The time limit is one and a half minutes.

　　Thank you. Based on what you have mentioned, you stated that AI is useful. Here is a question: Do you think AI can actually help people accomplish tasks? Of course. And do you think personal growth requires our efforts? Yes, perhaps. But sometimes, if I understand correctly, you mean that AI allows people to achieve things effortlessly while personal efforts are also needed.

　　Moreover, I would like to ask you another question. Do you think learning is a process? Yes, of course. OK. And do you think AI is a tool? Do you think education should ultimately focus on the individual? Yes. OK. So, we can draw a conclusion. Actually, making efforts to get things done is necessary for our personal growth. Moreover, education is an individual - related matter, and AI is a tool. Thank you.

　　Thank you. And I'd like to tell you something about AI. Recently, AI has become more and more popular, and it truly brings us some benefits. We can use it to access information.

　　However, from our point of view today, we think that the use of AI is more like a cheater rather than a tutor. Below, you will find out the main reasons why we hold this stance.

　　Our first main reason is that AI will have a negative influence on personal ability in solving problems. To start with, in the process of learning, we always have to keep learning and keep thinking until we can solve the problems and turn the knowledge into our ability. However, AI will give us an answer or solutions, so we don't think too much about it. Without thinking, we are like our "spring well" of thinking doesn't get the training it needs.

　　As a result, we will lack critical thinking. Besides, if we don't have a skeptical and thinking attitude, we won't truly understand the meaning of the topic. We will lower the ability to analyze or draw a conclusion, and also lack creativity. Repeated practice of thinking is important. Relying on AI will make it harder to form critical thinking.

　　The process of learning is the process of knowing the world better and knowing ourselves better. If we rely too much on AI's answers, it's like we are cheating ourselves. So we should use AI appropriately.

　　Thanks for your listening.

　　And now it is time for the first debater from the proposition to question the first debater of the opposition. The time is one and a half minutes in total. Interruption is allowed for the question.

　　Sherman, Jerry, I want to ask you. First, you agree that there are some certain problems with the modern education. 　　Yes. And can you give some examples? Just like our education is designed for the industrial age, and there are different students who have different levels.

　　Thank you. OK. Does AI have any positive influence on education? 　　Yes, it has positive influence on education. Can you list some of them? Just like when students want to search for information, they can use AI to do so.

　　Thank you. And is it possible for AI to replace teachers? 　　No. I acknowledge that it is possible for AI to replace some of the teachers' functions. 　　Yes. Maybe when teachers want to use AI to do something, they can use it to achieve that.

　　Is AI a cheating phenomenon for students? 　　So you mean... You know... You can...

　　Thanks to the previous debates. Now, let's move on to the second debate from the opposition. You have a rebuttal presentation. The time is two minutes. Welcome.

　　It seems nice to use AI, but actually, the ideal situation is too difficult to happen in our daily life. Let me tell you why. A large part of students will abuse it. That means they will rely on AI for answers and stop using their brains. In China, the educational system highly values textbooks and authorities. This means that grades determine a lot. In this situation, some students, if they can get a higher grade through easier work with the help of AI, why not use it?

　　When we talked about the implication before, we ignored the potential negative threat of AI to our attention. Also, as our first argument stated, AI will stop students from learning how to learn and how to apply knowledge to other situations. Now, let me tell you the second reason.

　　There are also some students who lose their confidence in the process of solving complex problems. For example, a girl decides to use AI. She solves a lot of problems on her own with the help of AI. Every time she encounters a problem, she thinks, “I'll ask AI.” Again and again, eventually, when she faces a problem that AI has never taught her before, and she can't find a way to solve it. At this time, she will have no ability and no confidence.

　　German, so, first of all, the essence of AI is absolutely a tool. Now, as we are talking about whether AI is a tutor or a cheater, it still depends on how people use it. Everything in our daily life is like this. For example, a pen. Maybe you can use it for learning in school, but it can also be used for cheating if you take it into the examination.

　　Secondly, as I've already mentioned, the traditional educational system still needs to be developed. Let's think about the reason why some students use AI as a cheater. Why do they want to use AI to get high scores? Because in our current educational system, students are only highly regarded when they get good grades. So, we should push the educational system to become better.

　　On this point, I'd like to make some supplements to our stance today. Firstly, AI can absolutely support students to truly enhance their critical thinking. It can give answers from different characters and different dimensions. For example, if we open our phones and ask AI questions about today's subject, it will offer answers from different perspectives. Also, it can provide students with personalized education based on their own situations.

　　Secondly, for teachers, when teachers use AI, it can relieve their pressure. They can then put more energy and time into their own classes and do more things specifically for their students.

　　Last but not least, we still believe that AI is beneficial for education in our school and society. We think that AI is an opportunity that can promote our competitiveness and teach people how to...

　　Thanks. Now it is time for the second debaters from both sides to have a one - to - one debate. The time limit is one minute and thirty seconds respectively. Interruption is not allowed for anyone. I'll start the presentation first.

　　I have a question. Why do you think that when you mention AI? Because not everyone can use AI. Do you think that is a problem with the educational system? No, the problem lies in the era. But you always say that it's difficult. Just think, if they use AI as an achiever, and moreover, you don't want them to use it in the examination. But it is actually a traditional problem because we haven't taught people how to use AI correctly.

　　But because we haven't taught people how to use AI correctly, that's why we need to find the balance between the use of AI in China and in the US. The most important thing is critical thinking, and this is also a point that has never been taught in the Chinese education system.

　　That's true. Before I finish, have you ever tried to think about how to improve your creative thinking levels? He has to explain that because nowadays many college students always lack the ability to think independently. This is what we were just talking about. Because they lack independent thinking, AI will come into play.

　　That's true. Since our situation is not that good, we should take measures to make it better. Do you agree?

　　But in today's China, there are a lot of people who lack a good education. For example, education is still a hurdle for them to get further opportunities, such as entering college or going abroad. So we can't rely solely on the college entrance exam or traditional education to solve these problems.

　　First, here comes AI. If in the future we can develop liberal arts education, but that's not the main part for now. So we should make good use of AI to improve the situation.

　　Yes, and we should guide people on how to use AI properly and not use it as a cheat. Why is it the teachers' job? We still need to teach people how to use AI as a tutor. Although it can be taught by AI to use AI, the teachers need to teach the students not only knowledge but also how to internalize the knowledge and have the ability to apply this knowledge in different situations. That is the goal.

　　OK, there's one issue again. AI is just a junior assistant. It will never replace people, replace teachers, or replace students in their positions in society. Thank you.

　　Back to the second debate. Now, let's welcome the third debater from the proposition to cross - question the first, second, or fourth debater from the opposition. The time limit is one and a half minutes, only for the question. Interruption is allowed for the questioner. Thank you.

　　So, I want to ask a question. Do you think AI is used to solve complex problems? Yes. So, using AI, what a provider gives is the answer, and it can lead you to solve the problem. No, they also need your own thinking.

　　What do you think about AI causing a lack of critical thinking? Because it just gives the answer, not the process of thinking. I've told you that you need to think by yourself. When you're asked a question, you're not just supposed to accept one answer after another. You need to figure out why the question is so common and how to complete it. You need to do it by yourself.

　　Our students have their special experiences and feelings from daily life. They will have special solutions to solve their problems, but not relying solely on AI. OK, thank you.

　　For the opposition, what do you think of the prevalence of AI in modern applications, especially in the education system in China? The education system in China has some problems. As I said before, there are lots of students with different levels and different interests in different subjects. However, the education system treats students the same way. Even though they don't like it, they have to learn and get good scores.

　　That is my opinion. Thank you. So, do you think teachers are important to guide students to find their interests and passions?

　　Yes, teachers are important, but AI can replace teachers in some aspects. That's why we advocate for it. It's not that AI can provide all things. It can help you know something, such as what you should eat to keep healthy or what to do if you have mental problems, as well as the way to develop good thinking and how to use AI. These are parts of a teacher's job. That's why we support AI. It's not like AI just gives you the answer and that's it. It doesn't work like that. Thank you.

　　Thanks. Now, let's welcome the third debater of the opposition to question the first, second, or fourth debater from the proposition. The time is one and a half minutes only for the questioner, and interruption is allowed for the questioner.

　　Let's slow down and just talk about one thing, education. Everyone living here and studying should have access to consultations. We build our knowledge as we go. We know that our teaching not only focuses on academic performance but also on our mental health. This is something that AI cannot replace.

　　The second thing is about ideology. Do you think every person deserves an AI tutor? Everyone deserves AI, but what about those who lack the mental capacity to be equipped with critical thinking? Most students in China need to develop critical thinking. Obviously, not everyone deserves AI.

　　The third thing I want to discuss is discrimination. Since we don't have a broad - based educational system that caters to all students, isn't it a form of discrimination? Yes, I think it's a kind of discrimination. That's why I want to talk about ownership. We believe that AI is a tool. If we over - rely on it, we are essentially giving away our own ownership to something external.

　　Thank you very much.

　　Thanks to the order of debates. Now, it is time for a brief summary of the cross - question. Let's start. You have one and a half minutes. Welcome.

　　In this speech, I'll explain why AI is a cheater in education. In our society, especially in China, we are more likely to be affected by example - oriented education. That's why Chinese students or Asian students are less likely to develop critical thinking. This is a problem.

　　If AI is used in education, and education needs to focus on every individual in the system. When students use AI for tasks like homework, they simply get the answers. This is a form of self - deception.

　　Just think about how many times in high school you copied others' work and thought it was your own, believing you could pass high school this way. It reflects a certain mindset. These students don't take responsibility for their own learning; instead, they shift their responsibility to others, allowing others to control their lives.

　　This is similar to how in some social contexts, women are pressured to be thinner and look younger. In the context of education, using AI in this improper way is a form of self - cheating. I firmly believe that AI can be a cheater in education.

　　Thanks.

　　As we know, AI was invented in 2015. We need to claim that AI is all about linking and questioning everything. We rely on it all the time. If students, teachers, and the whole society can equally access the application resources, we should question the sense of human nature. What kind of person would a student become if they use AI without thinking?

　　AI is definitely a tool, not a god. We should not transfer all the responsibilities of learning to it. However, it still has its problems and weaknesses, and we need to develop it. In 2020, some experts pointed out that AI can provide students with personal life and education information to help them become proactive thinkers.

　　AI is reminding us of our humanity. The problems brought by the industrial revolution made us lack independent thinking and be overly controlled. AI is reminding us to become real people.

　　Thank you.

　　Thanks for the previous debates, gentlemen. Now, it is time for the most exciting part of our debate: the free debate. Each group has four minutes. Once a group has used up all its time, it doesn't have the right to continue. Interruptions are not allowed. Let's start with the proposition.

　　Leaders, let me ask a question. What's the meaning of education? The meaning of education is about cultivating. Apparently, there are some problems. It's about giving people the ability to catch fish, rather than giving them the fish directly. Consider this: if a person knows how magic works, they won't be as curious about it, and they won't find it so incredible. Similarly, when you are too familiar with something, you won't feel so amazed. I think when you know what the other side's argument is, you won't be astonished. When you are climbing a mountain, the process itself is important. When we are learning, we need to get to know, understand, and finally use knowledge. What you're doing is just knowing it. Yes, that's important, but you never really learn it, understand it, or have the ability to use it. That's the key point.

　　Thank you. I probably agree with you. But do you know that AI is still developing and changing? A company from Hangzhou has just developed a model. If you ask it a question, like a math problem, it can show you the thinking process. In this way, you're thinking. Actually, not every answer from AI is true. You can't always believe that what AI gives is right. If you rely on AI to give answers, you'll become a victim, and that's not okay. So, we encourage everyone to think independently, with the guidance of teachers and the assistance of AI, to make education progress.

　　So, do you think that today, we still need AI applications to be improved? Definitely, education needs to be improved all the time. We can get assistance, but the question is how we can be true to ourselves. Education is not just about teaching skills or training. It's about knowing who I am. This is a long - term process. Personally, you know something, then you learn it, and you understand it. Let me give a good example. We all have language - learning applications. They include some input materials, but just using this application is not enough to make you the best speaker. We also need teachers, practice, performance classes, and debates. That's how we can speak English fluently. So, if I want to see the scenery on a big mountain, I should first climb it. It's an action, not just getting information that someone simply tells me there's a big house behind the mountain.

　　Have you ever considered that if you know the answer to something behind one mountain, you'll be more curious about other things? AI can not only give answers but also provide emotional support. You can also become a better person. There's a family that has used an AI - based model. This AI will not only give answers to students but also lead them to learn how to think critically and solve problems by inspiring them. And it can also take care of the emotional part, just as I said.

　　OK, it seems like you're saying that AI will provide emotional support, and maybe you're right. But if you want to get emotional support, you have to actively ask the AI, like "I'm upset. Could you comfort me?" Actually, if you don't ask such questions actively, it won't offer comfort. It's like when kids from the countryside see the scenery of the city on TV. They may be shocked, touched, or even upset about the gap, but at this time, AI won't take the initiative to comfort them.

　　So, the essence of education is that students are human beings. We should never use a tool, like AI or anything else, to replace the position of people. Everyone should focus on themselves. We don't just want to try something aimlessly. We want to help people reach the top of the mountain. Of course, there are cases where AI is misused as a shortcut. Maybe when people face a mountain, they just want to take a helicopter to the top. But we still need to teach people how to use AI in a correct way to find their own path to the top of the mountain.

　　We ask a question because we want to find the truth. If you keep asking questions, you'll learn more and more. This is our stance. Thank you.

　　I'm just twenty years old, and I have so much potential. Don't tell me what to do. I have a big stage and a wide world to explore. If today someone just tells me where a movie is going, I'll be disappointed. The fact is that everyone has talent. We should never lose our autonomy. Just like AI won't tell you the answer if you don't ask. Everything depends on you. If you don't have the ability, AI just gives you access and a chance to know something. We all know that education should teach us about science and philosophy, which can truly shape our critical thinking and common sense. That's the main point. If today you don't have critical thinking, who can save you? Who can tell you how to take action? So, we need to improve our education for more people.

　　Thanks for all the debates. Now it is the last part, conclusion. Welcome the first debater of the opposition to give the overall conclusion. You have two and a half minutes.

　　Thank you. You just mentioned how a true... And I want to tell you, and I told you, it's not all true. It could be alive, and you can check it. I'm making my conclusions.

　　Actually, as a mango student, learning is a process, and it has to be experienced. When we were in high school or college, because it involves many late nights alone. It involves the many times we set out and figure things out by ourselves. It was those hours of developing with ourselves and with other people.

　　And we know that learning could be also meaningful and important for us. It involves the sense of accomplishment. You fail every time, and those are memories for you. The relationships between you and me make us cherish it. Thank you.

　　I'm pretty sure that none of this would have happened if I had been learning in a different way. I guess it is your way of learning, but I also guess patience is key. Sometimes you need to know learning is going to be part of your life, and the only way to have a truly satisfying life is to engage in great learning. The prerequisite for great learning is to love and cherish every single knowledge - learning opportunity that we have.

　　Don't waste your time living in somebody else's life. Don't be trapped by other people's thinking. Don't be influenced by the noise of other people's opinions. Don't rely on AI. Most importantly, follow your heart and intuition because they somehow already know.

　　Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner said every child is a potential genius, just in different forms and contexts. Thomas Edison believed that genius is one percent inspiration and ninety - nine percent perspiration. Two thousand and five hundred years ago, Confucius said that we need to teach students according to their aptitude.

　　As we can see, the course of education is personal. Artificial intelligence can be the strongest aid to boost it.

　　In November 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT. Four months later, Microsoft integrated it into Office, which began to impact education. And on January 5, less than two days ago, after years of development in American AI technology, Chinese companies also achieved significant progress in large - scale reasoning through long - term efforts and research, which caused a sensation both in China and overseas. The topic of the "strongest AI" and the application of AI technology emerged.

　　Just now, it was mentioned that some people have a negative attitude, and some may use AI to cheat in exams or complete homework. Obviously, there are both positive and negative cases of AI, and we cannot identify something just by part of its dimensions. That is to say, we can't label AI as a cheater just because of its negative educational cases.

　　Perhaps the most meaningful or the most impactful use case is that if artificial intelligence can be used to develop human intelligence, unleash human potential.