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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has continued his push for global AI safeguards at the UN general assembly, positioning himself as a global leader on tackling online harm.
It comes as US President Donald Trump rejects calls for AI regulation, announcing he will now refer to the tech as "super intelligence" across official documents.
And in a rare public intervention, the Trump Administration has criticised the Albanese Government's "digital duty of care" proposal.
But despite their different approaches, Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump managed to snap a selfie after quick meeting on the sidelines of summit.
Clare Armstrong and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.
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Liberal frontbencher Andrew Bragg has reignited the super wars, with a pitch he says is about generating a "sophisticated debate" over the policy.
As Clare tells Raf, internal divisions remain in the Coalition over superannuation, with some concerned about slaying the "sacred cow" that is superannuation.
But Raf thinks this might just be the Opposition "blowing off the cobwebs on the policymaking machine" and starting to rebuild their policy ammunition for the election battle ahead.
And calls for a Royal Commission into domestic violence have re-emerged after a spate of alleged domestic violence deaths over the weekend. So, how are governments responding?
Clare Armstrong and Raf Epstein break it all down on Politics Now.
Read Clare's piece here Dating app harms fuel calls to extend digital duty of care to platforms
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is continuing his online safety charm offensive at the UN this week, after a quick visit to tour Apple headquarters in Silicon Valley.
It follows the PM's calls for international cooperation on AI guardrails, amid global uncertainty over the use and safety of Artificial Intelligence.
But back home there are questions about how Australia's own AI national standards will be implemented.
It comes as Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveils the latest intergenerational report, with artificial intelligence set to have the "defining influence" on the economy.
Clare Armstrong and Cam Wilson break it all down on Politics Now.
Read Clare's latest piece here Intergenerational Report charts falling fertility, aging population and housing divide
Read Cam's latest piece here AI companies would need to report 'rogue' incidents under proposed national standards
Read PK's analysis here The economy needs migration and data centres. Voters hate both
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As AI bosses warn of the growing threat the technology poses to humanity, the International Committee of the Red Cross is pushing for new global rules to govern AI-powered autonomous weapons in war.

It's Question Time! But first, Fran and PK catch-up on what's been an "intense and wild" week.
PK is still mad she didn't get to choose George Michael as her expert subject on Mastermind, but host and friend of the quiz show Marc Fennell dials in to commiserate and offer some advice.
And as Fran reveals her special subject, she learns about the 'John Howard bingo' the team has been playing behind the scenes.
Then it's onto your brilliant questions, including; Do politicians leave the talking points behind on podcasts? Will Pauline Hanson be included in the next leaders' debate? And should politicians avoid attacking the One Nation leader personally?
Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are answer your questions on The Party Room: Question Time edition.
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