Census conspiracy theories, AFL's secret concussion contract + creepy AI agents
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The Geelong Cats are copping heat over a secret contract for a player with a history of concussion. Was it a fair move by the club, or were they dodging accountability?
Plus, an AI assistant has hacked a gym website in what's being described as Australia's first known autonomous cyber attack. So, are the robots finally taking over?
And, tomorrow is Census night - here's what you need to know.
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01:13 - Rogue AI assistant
07:26 - Secret concussion contract
20:17 - What's the Census?
Guests:
- Brendan Swan, CEO of Concussions Australia
- Cam Wilson, ABC AI reporter
- Liz Allen, Australian National University demographer
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