AI debate app that runs live structured debates between real public figures with fact-checking — actually useful

For people interested in rhetoric and argumentation, I found an app called The Arena that does something interesting.

It runs AI debates between real public figures (politicians, journalists, commentators) using their actual documented positions. Each persona is trained on the real person's stated worldview, debate style, and policy record.

Features worth noting: • Live fact-check overlay that flags claims as they're made • Real-time lie detector that tracks each debater's accuracy • Multiple formats: 1-on-1, roundtable, interview • Topics pulled from current breaking news • Cross-examination mode where the moderator presses on evasion

It's not a replacement for actual debate practice but it's a useful tool for studying rhetorical patterns and argument structures across different political ideologies.

Free to use.