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Could your AI agent end humanity?

October 09, 2026

AI agents are popping up everywhere: Facebook, OpenAI, Google. Meanwhile, tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman are warning these agents could end humanity. So, how much of this is a marketing tool, and what threat do AI agents actually pose?We'll return to the basics: what are AI agents, and how much should you be trusting them with? What happens if your AI agent, say... hacks into Medicare?Plus, deepfakes are distorting the Victorian election. What are deepfakes, how do you know ...

Can technology save us from climate change?

October 02, 2026

Technology helped get us into the climate crisis. Could it also get us out?Bringing extinct species back to life, seeding clouds to control the weather, and cleaning up nuclear energy are just some of the "techno fixes" hawked as solutions to our biggest environmental problems. But at what cost?And if we are entering an era where technology can reshape the planet, who gets to decide how it’s used, and how do the rest of us get a say?GUEST:Richard King, author of Here Be Monsters, which asks i...

Can books survive the age of algorithms?

September 25, 2026

What impact is reading on your Kobo or Kindle having on your brain? As AI turns up in writing, reviewing and literary prizes, how do we decide what's genuinely human creativity? And how is the Australian publishing industry changing as a result of BookTok, Bookstagram and Goodreads?GUESTS:Anna Burkey, CEO of Australia Reads.Bec Kavanagh, senior tutor in creative writing and publishing at the University of Melbourne, and former bookseller.Bec & Anna's book recommendations:Anna says Jaclyn ...

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Download This Show typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Technology journalists, specialist commentators, university researchers, cybersecurity professionals, academics and senior practitioners with clear expertise in a timely technology or digital-policy issue. Common among recent guests: Senior or specialist journalism roles; University research or academic leadership; Professional cybersecurity or technology expertise. Recent guests include Alex Hope, Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, and Gemma Driscoll.

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Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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Recent episodes cover Technology, Consumer Technology, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.