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What do human relationships with chatbots say about friendship? A philosopher considers

Are there potential benefits to artificial friendships, or is the idea of a mechanical friend sadder or more pathetic than having no friends at all?

Thomas Tuchel thinks differently, and draws on academia

The German manager values adapatation and evolution.
theconversation 11h ago

Why walking football offers older people a different story about ageing

Created in 2011, walking football offers a way for older people to participate in sport.
theconversation 11h ago

Newborn screening: why clear communication matters as testing expands

New genomic studies could screen babies for more rare conditions, making parent information more important than ever.
theconversation 29h ago

What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy

Sold for a record price of more than $50 million, ‘Gus’ was described by Sotheby’s as more than 60% complete.
theconversation 39h ago

Nato Ankara Summit: why only a federal, unified EU can mount its own credible military defence

Europe’s defence efforts are faced with a choice – bend to Trump’s will, or push for greater autonomy
theconversation 16h ago

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Wayne Swan on a ‘dramatically different’ political contest

The outgoing Labor president explains why no votes can be taken for granted in a time of ‘anxiety and insecurity’.
theconversation 27h ago

Will NZ’s education system overhaul leave vulnerable learners even further behind?

Countries pursuing major education reforms have often seen demand for alternative learning grow. Can NZ avoid repeating that pattern?
theconversation 47h ago

NZ’s retirement debate: Will tinkering today spell more trouble tomorrow?

Retirement depends on NZ Super, KiwiSaver and housing. Treating each in isolation risks shifting problems rather than solving them.
theconversation 35h ago

Large language models often prioritize Western moral values, overlooking other cultures

Generative AI’s overemphasis on Western moral concerns could reinforce global disparities in sensitive applications such as public health messaging and global communication.

Ukraine war: Belarus’s highwire act teeters under Russian pressure

With Russia pressuring Belarus to play a more active role in the war, Ukraine is strengthening the hand of the exiled Belarusian opposition.
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