The World's
Best AI
Debate
Platform
Use gamified drag and drop AI to learn how to think (not what to think) in minutes.
Symbai engages users in structured, AI-guided debates — challenging them to explore both sides of an issue and develop real-world reasoning skills through independent argument, reflection, and critical thought.
Symbai engages users in structured, AI-guided debates — challenging them to explore both sides of an issue and develop real-world reasoning skills through independent argument, reflection, and critical thought.
Flexible for Every User. Powerful for Every Purpose.
Symbai strengthens reasoning skills across many learning environments — see how it fits yours.
Debating Clubs & Societies
Gifted & Talented Students
Scholarship-Level Support
Personal Development
Home Educators & Students
University Students, Lecturers and Academics
Gamified Format That Engages
Students debate a 24/7 AI opponent in a gamified, focused environment — strengthening independent thinking, building confidence, and making critical skill development more enjoyable.
Distraction-Free Full-Screen Debates
Students stay fully engaged, with no ability to browse the internet, copy-paste information, or switch tabs — creating a real-world debate environment that builds genuine focus and independent thought.
AI Opponent That Challenges Student Thinking
Symbai’s AI can argue either side of a debate — affirming or negating the motion — forcing students to engage with different perspectives, strengthen their reasoning, and think more critically about their own arguments.
Critical thinking is crucial in today’s economy and workplace:
Debate students have reading comprehension skills
than their peers.
The average debate student is likely to be in
of his/her high school class.
Under-privileged students who debate are
to graduate than their non-debating peers.
Data shows that
1 IN 4 DEBATERS
will earn a master's degree.
Of former debaters
say that debate experience has been extremely valuable in their careers.
60% of employers Say critical thinking is the
#1 SKILL
missing in graduates.
Beyond Chatbots
Symbai AI is a complete suite of powerful tools designed to build authentic thinking
Turn Your Course Content Into Thinking Practice
For Teachers – How It Fits
Symbai helps teachers foster real critical thinking, reinforce curriculum content, and assess reasoning skills — without adding extra workload or complexity to your classroom.
Serious Thinking. No Shortcuts.
PACKED FULL OF FEATURES TO SUPPORT ACTIVE LEARNING
No browsing or copy-paste
Locked full-screen mode
AI tailors challenges to each student
See How Symbai Helps Students Think for Themselves.
What others are saying
“I believe Symbai has the potential through its unique multi-AI approach to become ubiquitous in the field of critical thinking in the way that Grammarly is associated with writing or Quizlet is with flash cards.”
Nick Hanne
Education Partnerships Manager at the Free Speech Union NZ
“Symbai fills a major gap in education — it equips students to think logically, independently, and critically. Unlike other tools, it offers a neutral, AI-driven platform where students can genuinely practise debating and refine their thinking. It’s like having a 24/7 mentor that challenges without bias. A powerful solution for those seeking depth over group think in today’s education landscape.”
Todd Roughton
Former Principal, HSNZ
Designed by World-Class Educators
In Connors Words
“Symbai exists to make debate accessible and meaningful for every student — not just the ones who already feel confident speaking up”
Over the past six years, Connor has worked tirelessly to design a tool that blends his two passions: education and technology. Symbai brings the best of both together — helping students sharpen their minds, build confidence, and engage meaningfully with the world around them.
If you’re an educator with questions, would like a walkthrough of Symbai, or are interested in professional development around Ai and Education or critical thinking — Connor would love to connect.
More About Connor
- Doubled student participation in debating as Head Coach at Baradene College
- Winner and Finalist in senior Auckland Schools Debating competitions
- Represented the University of Auckland at national and international debate championships
- Co-taught Baradene’s History Scholarship Program — producing 13 scholarship winners, 4 outstanding
- Holds a BA in Political Science and History
- Proud father of two young future thinkers
In Shar's Words
“What sets Symbai apart is its ability to model how the best debaters think, prepare cases, and strategically respond to opponents. It doesn’t just generate text. It demonstrates strong argumentation, models how to respond effectively, and provides targeted feedback to help students sharpen their reasoning.”
- Winner of both the New Zealand University Prepared Debating Championship and the New Zealand Impromptu Debating Championship representing the University of Auckland.
- Semi-finalist and top 10 speaker at the Australasian Debating Championship and semifinalist at the World Universities Debate Championship in 2021 representing the University of Auckland.
- Coached the National School Debate team for New Zealand in 2022 and for Sri Lanka in 2025.
- Chair of the judging panel of the Grand Finals of the Australasian Debate Championship in 2023 and of a Quarterfinal of the World University Debate Championship in 2024.
- Holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics and a Bachelor of Laws.
