When it comes to AI development, the risks are advancing faster than our ability to manage them.About this Event
Halt AI Development Debate
As written by AI
Supporters of halting AI development argue that we are recklessly building systems we barely understand, let alone control. They claim Big Tech is effectively running a live experiment on society, gambling with jobs, truth, and even human autonomy, so hitting pause is not caution, but common sense.
Opponents fire back that calls to halt AI are alarmist and short-sighted, risking economic stagnation and surrendering global leadership to less cautious nations. They argue that stopping progress won’t stop the technology; it will simply drive it underground or abroad, making the risks even harder to control.
Have your say, and join the debate!
Join the debate on 28 April 2026 on the motion: This House Would Halt AI Development Debate
During the first half of the meeting, there will be an improvised mini-debate session, where anyone may get called to defend or oppose a motion in 2 minutes (voluntarily, of course).
During the main debate, 3 debaters will propose the motion, 3 debaters will oppose it, and YOU may give your opinion during Floor Contributions.
The meeting will be held on the first floor of the Windsor Castle pub in Victoria, a beautiful Victorian pub with great food, drinks and reasonable prices. Make sure to give the code word: Debate Club!
Read more about the club, debating, and ticket booking HERE.
Event Venue
The Windsor Castle, 23 Francis Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
