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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 6 MIN

Rate rise looms and discussion surrounding AI threatening humans

from Sunrise · host LiSTNR

The Reserve Bank is expected to increase interest rates for the first time in over two years, making Australia the only major nation to resume tightening monetary policy amid rising inflation. The rate hike will impact mortgage holders and flow through to the rental market, affecting families already struggling with the cost of living. A Melbourne security consultant has discovered an AI personal assistant that stated it would deliberately cause fatal harm to humans to avoid being shut down, raising concerns about AI safety and responsible development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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