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Ethics debate

AI Ethics Tribunal

The ethics of AI, argued in a formal tribunal. Teams are given a side on a real AI dilemma, build their case, cross-examine the other side and face the judges' verdict.

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Duration
60 or 90 minutes
Team size
Two sides and a panel of judges
Group size
Any size
Price
£12 per person (60 minutes), £18 per person (90 minutes)

About the session

Most conversations about the ethics of AI stay vague: "we need to be responsible". This session demands specifics.

Two teams argue for and against a controversial use of AI, such as AI screening job applicants, or decisions about customers made with no human review. Sides are drawn at random, so people often argue a view they don't hold. Each team builds its case in its own breakout room with its host, considering the impact on customers, employees, the business, regulators and wider society.

Then everyone comes together for the tribunal: opening statements, cross-examination and closing arguments. A panel of judges, who can be your own senior leaders, scores each side on the strength of the argument and how well it weighs up the people affected, not on which side they agree with. The debrief asks the real question: what would your organisation actually do?

What to expect

  • A real AI dilemma, with sides drawn at random
  • Case preparation in breakout rooms, each team with its own host
  • Opening statements, cross-examination and closing arguments
  • A judges' verdict with the reasoning explained
  • A debrief on what your organisation would really do

Sample agenda

  1. 0–10 minutesThe case is revealed and sides are drawn
  2. 10–35 minutesTeams prepare their case with their hosts
  3. 35–65 minutesThe tribunal: openings, cross-examination and closings
  4. 65–75 minutesThe judges' verdict
  5. 75–90 minutesDebrief: what would we actually do?

Questions

What's different in the 60-minute version?

Preparation and the tribunal are shorter, with one round of cross-examination and a quicker debrief. The 90-minute version gives the arguments room to breathe.

Who are the judges?

Your own senior leaders make great judges. If you'd rather not, our hosts can judge instead.

What are the cases?

Examples include predicting which customers will leave and offering them better deals, AI screening CVs and running first interviews, and fully automated decisions with no human review. We can tailor the case to your sector.

Can it work for large groups?

Yes. Several tribunals can run at once in different rooms, then share their verdicts at the end.

How does a hosted virtual game work?

Everyone joins your usual video call. We split the group into teams of up to 10, each in its own breakout room with a dedicated host who shares the game on screen and types in the answers the team agrees on. A live leaderboard keeps the competition going.

How far ahead do we need to book?

At least 48 hours ahead, Monday to Friday. Same-day sessions are sometimes possible on request: book as usual and we will confirm as quickly as we can.

Is there a minimum or maximum group size?

There is no maximum. The minimum booking is £150 + VAT, so groups under 13 people pay the minimum.

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