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Genocide finding, PNG birthday + the chatbot encouraging murder

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A new report by the UN's Human Rights Council has found Israeli authorities are committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

And Australia and our nearest neighbour are about to do a big military deal. Does it mean Australia is committed to go to war to defend PNG?

Also: ever had a weird experience with a chatbot? We hear from a guy whose chatbot encouraged him to kill his dad.

Plus meet the 19-year-old who represented Australia at the Homeless World Cup in Norway.

Listen now:

01:30 - The UN body ruling Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

06:37 - PNG and Australia's new military ties

11:00 - 'Stab him in the heart': the chatbot conversation that went off the rails

17:02 - Can Australia regulate chatbots?

25:20 - The soccer comp for people who've been homeless

Guests:

  • Eric Tlozek, ABC Middle East correspondent
  • Dr Henry Fraser, law lecturer, Queensland University of Technology

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