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The surprising promise and profound perils of AIs that fake empathy

Technology

The surprising promise and profound perils of AIs that fake empathy

Millions of us are turning to chatbots for emotional support. But there are good reasons to think AIs will never be capable of genuine empathy, raising profound questions about their role in society

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Health

How concussion can lead to brain damage - and what to do to prevent it

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Female bare feet on weight scale

Health

1 in 8 people worldwide has obesity

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Bad therapy review: Is mental health industry fuelling youth crisis?

Culture

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Mind

Could the 'spirituality of science' provide the perks of religion?

Regulars

A woman with tummy ache lying on a sofa

Health

Early drug treatment leads to better outcomes for Crohn’s disease

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Health

Understanding sex differences in the brain is vital to mental health

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Medication abortion pills, misoprostol and mifepristone

Health

Abortion medication is as safe over telehealth as in a doctor’s office

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Health

Inhalable nanoparticles could help treat chronic lung disease

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Why fully remote workplaces mean more loneliness – and more sick days

Health

Why fully remote workplaces mean more loneliness – and more sick days

Hybrid working has its benefits, but employees will be happier and more productive with more face-to-face contact, says evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar

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Health

How menopause can make menstrual cycles longer and more unpredictable

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Mind

The neuroscientist harnessing the placebo effect to help soothe pain

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Health

Hormone changes during your period don’t affect cognitive skills

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Technology

US Congress grilled Big Tech leaders on child online safety

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