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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 29 MIN

Have AI models truly "gone rogue"?

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Anthropic's Claude Cowork and an OpenAI model have reportedly "gone rogue", but is that really what happened? And what does it mean to escape a 'sandbox'?Plus, this week, Apple, Meta and a growing list of secretly filmed strangers all had something to say about smart-glasses and their ability to record people without consent.More than half of employers now say they regret cutting jobs for AI. What will this mean for staff morale, and the future of businesses?GUESTS: Charles Gretton, Director of Attention and Innovation at the Integrated AI Network, and an associate professor at the ANU School of Computing.Jocelyn Brewer, psychologist and founder of Digital Nutrition.------------This episode was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Burramattagal, Darug, Gundungurra, and Wurundjeri peoples.------------Get in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] all the episodes of Download This Show on the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.

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