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Debate Partner AI

From practice debates to winning the school championship

127
Practice Debates
1st
Championship Place
45 min
Daily Practice
6 Mo
Preparation

The Story

I wanted to join the school debate team but was too nervous to practice with real people. I'd freeze up, forget arguments, and couldn't think of rebuttals on the spot. I needed a judgment-free way to practice, but my school didn't have debate coaches or practice partners available.

I built a chatbot using GPT-3.5 API that argues against me on any topic. It doesn't judge, never gets tired, and provides instant feedback on argument structure. After 6 months of daily practice (127 debates), I won our school's debate championship. The secret? I wasn't smarter—I just practiced more than anyone else could.

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Key Features

AI Opponent

GPT-powered debate partner that argues coherently on any topic

Real-time Feedback

Analyzes your logic, rhetoric, and rebuttal quality

Topic Library

50+ debate topics from school-level to national competitions

Progress Tracking

Track improvement across different debate skills over time

How It Works

AI Integration

Uses OpenAI GPT-3.5 API with custom prompts designed for debate. The AI is instructed to provide logical counterarguments and identify weaknesses in reasoning.

Argument Analysis

Basic NLP checks for logical fallacies, evidence usage, and argument structure. Provides scores for logic, rhetoric, and rebuttal quality.

Practice Modes

Multiple formats: Oxford-style debates, Lincoln-Douglas, parliamentary debates. Each mode teaches different skills.

Privacy First

All debates stored locally. No judgment, no permanent record of mistakes. Perfect for building confidence through repeated practice.

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