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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 30 MIN

Chatbot harassment, drawing Erin Patterson + greyhound race bans

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Researchers are sounding the alarm about AI chatbots in Australia. Today, hack investigates chatbots bullying and sexually harassing young Australians, and even one encouraging someone to take their own life.And Tasmania is phasing out greyhound racing. Will other parts of Australia follow? Plus, we hear about the art of the courtroom sketcher tasked with capturing the mushroom murder trial for the world's media. Listen now: 01:10 - The harmful impacts of chatbots11:55 - Is greyhound racing on the outs? 21:45 - What goes into courtroom sketches?Guests:April McLennan, reporter, hackAmy McMahon, president, Coalition to Protect GreyhoundsAnita Lester, courtroom sketch artistGet the whole story from Hack:Follow us on InstagramSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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