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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dropped an "AI bomb" in the middle of UN week, announcing that an Open AI agent hacked into a Medicare portal.
So, as debate rages at the UN General Assembly over the need for AI safeguards, do the optics of the situation help Anthony Albanese's case?
It's been a big week on the global stage for the PM, as he brushes shoulders with leaders of fellow middle powers and even managed to snap a selfie with US President Donald Trump. But back home, are voters taking notice?
Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers whipped out his crystal ball and delivered a forecast on what Australia will look like in 40-years and it's not a rosy picture for younger generations.(Clare and Ryan have some serious existential dread to share)
It comes as the Opposition has vowed to "take a chainsaw" to Labor's climate and energy agenda, promising to repeal a swag of climate and energy policies within 30 days if elected. So, is this just a response to One Nation?
And speaking of One Nation, Barnaby Joyce suggested partnership talks between the minor party and Coalition were back in frame.
Coalition MPs quickly lined up to shoot that idea down, but, could it become a political and mathematical reality for the parties of the right?
Fran Kelly and Clare Armstrong are joined by Ryan Heath, Launch Editor of Politico Australia on The Party Room.Read PK's analysis here The economy needs migration and data centres. Voters hate both
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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.