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Thank you, Moderator. I firmly believe that AI regulation is not only beneficial but necessary for society. First, AI systems can perpetuate and amplify existing biases when trained on biased data. Without oversight, these systems could discriminate against certain groups. Second, autonomous AI systems could pose safety risks if deployed without proper testing and guardrails. Finally, a regulatory framework would provide clarity for companies developing AI and build public trust in these technologies. Proper regulation doesn't stifle innovation—it ensures that innovation proceeds responsibly.

While I appreciate my opponent's concerns, overly restrictive regulation would be detrimental to AI progress. Innovation in AI moves extremely rapidly, and rigid regulatory frameworks would quickly become outdated, creating compliance burdens that smaller companies cannot bear. This would concentrate power in the hands of tech giants who can afford regulatory compliance. Additionally, different cultural and ethical perspectives across countries make global regulation nearly impossible to standardize. Instead, we should focus on industry self-regulation, ethical guidelines, and targeted rules for high-risk applications rather than comprehensive regulation.