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Just Trust Me (2023-2024), Gabrielle Wall
Just Trust Me (2023-2024), Gabrielle Wall
Argument
The argument essay, “Just Trust Me,” covers a range of sources, motives, and technologies involved in the spread of disinformation. From Google search results to AI generated content and deep fakes, Wall ultimately argues for regulation of AI and intervention from government organizations rather than banning information. Her argument focuses on the consequences, such as voting or health decisions that can stem from unregulated practices of disinformation.
The Great Unknown: Unlimited Artificial Intelligence (2023-2024), Kathryn O'Brien
The Great Unknown: Unlimited Artificial Intelligence (2023-2024), Kathryn O'Brien
Argument
O’Brien begins this argument essay with the following reminder that “We use A.I. every day without even realizing. There are so many different algorithms built into every single app we use, as well as search engines like Google.” She goes on to consider the use of Artificial Intelligence in algorithms, online information availability, healthcare, and the arts. Throughout the use of examples within these various contexts, O’Brien interrogates the need for limits to AI in order to counter bias, limit the prevalence of hate speech, and ultimately preserve our humanity.
Housing First To Address Homelessness (2019-2020), Caitlyn Gonzalez
Housing First To Address Homelessness (2019-2020), Caitlyn Gonzalez
Argument
In this student example we can see a clear stance is taken by Gonzales as she argues that vacant homes should be used to house the homeless based on a “Housing First” program model. Her argument draws on examples, narrative, and statistics to persuade the reader as to why this model of government and not-for-profit intervention would help homeless individuals and families recover financial and social stability.
Government Funding For The Arts (2019-2020), Michael Kravchenko
Government Funding For The Arts (2019-2020), Michael Kravchenko
Argument
In this example of an argument, Kravchenko makes the case for the need for continued funding for arts education. He points out the benefits of a funded arts education as increasing creativity, child development, and future career opportunities.
The Case For Less Immigration Restrictions In The United States (2019-2020), Elle O’Leary Kelleher
The Case For Less Immigration Restrictions In The United States (2019-2020), Elle O’Leary Kelleher
Argument
In this example of an argument, Kelleher explores how the issue of immigration has been taken up in politics and policy, but rests on many misperceptions, including the negative portrayal of immigrants in popular culture ranging from 1931 to 2013. Kelleher argues for a loosening of immigration restrictions based on benefits to the United States and based on a historical sense of “American values.”