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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 31 MIN

Will AI really end us? Supporting a friend through DV + Sydney Sweeney backlash

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Employees and CEOs of some of the world's biggest tech companies are sounding the alarm about AI. Could it really wipe out the human race, as some have warned? And we talk about ways you can support a friend experiencing domestic violence, as we hear the story of Molly Ticehurst, who was murdered by her ex-partner in 2024. Plus, dozens of athletes are speaking out about Sydney Sweeney's ad for a sports betting company. Listen now:01:10 - Calls for AI to slow down11:29 - The story of Molly Ticehurst24:58 - Why athletes are furious over Sydney Sweeney's adGuests: Toby Walsh, Scientia Professor of AI, UNSWKaren Bevan, CEO, Full Stop AustraliaMarnie Vinall, sports reporter, ABCGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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