Best How I Got Into Bitcoin Podcasts (2025)

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Opt Out 05 | Can you ever really opt out of online life? 30:04

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After weeks of trying to audit, delete, and lock down her digital life, Rae hits the big, uncomfortable question: what if you can’t opt out of the internet, even if you really want to? In the final episode of Opt Out, Rae speaks with Jathan Sadowski, senior lecturer at Monash University and proud Luddite, about how surveillance creeps into everyday…

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Opt Out 04 | What did I just agree to? 30:04

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Every time you click 'accept' online, you’re legally agreeing to something. The problem is… you probably have no idea what that something is. In episode four of Opt Out, Rae tackles the fine print: the privacy policies and terms and conditions we all scroll past because life is short and the language is cooked. She speaks with Dr Katharine Kemp, pr…

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Opt Out 03 | How not to get hacked 30:03

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If someone tried to hack you right now… how long would it take? In episode three of Opt Out, Rae confronts her own extremely average cyber hygiene and tries to stop being the digital equivalent of someone who leaves their keys in the front door. She speaks with Vanessa Teague, cryptographer and privacy advocate, to unpack why passwords matter (and …

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Opt Out 02 | Can you delete yourself from the internet? 30:03

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The internet knows a lot about you, but what if you wanted to take it all back and delete yourself all together? In episode two of Opt Out, Rae tries to do the unthinkable: delete herself from the internet. She talks to Lawrence Gentilello, founder of data-removal service Optery, about what it really takes to scrub your details from people-search s…

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Opt Out 01 | The guide to taking back control of your online life 30:00

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We all know the internet knows a bit about us. But… how much, exactly? And what happens if you actually try to look? In the first episode of Opt Out, Rae volunteers as tribute and starts poking around her own digital footprint — checking data breaches, Googling herself, and asking some pretty uncomfortable questions about where our personal info en…

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What were the biggest stories in tech for 2025? 29:32

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It was a huge year for tech in 2025, and there were a few stories that hooked our attention more than others. The introduction of the social media ban, and the slow tease of details across the year about its implementation took up a significant chunk of our focus, while AI being embedded (to varying degrees of success) into absolutely everything me…

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Is the AI boom going to spell the end of democracy in Australia? 30:05

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With AI in our newsrooms, our universities, and our courtrooms, the way we understand the truth has been forever changed. But could it be for the better? Or have we embarked on an unstoppable march towards a new understanding of democracy. How do we democratise AI development when a handful of tech companies run the digital world? And could we impl…

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Do androids dream of electric housework? The liabilities of a $20k humanoid robot butler 30:06

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If you were to picture the ideal robot form to vacuum your floor all by itself, what do you see? Is it a small UFO-shaped disc that whizzes under couches, or is it a humanoid robot with eyes and ears tracking your every move? The new 1X Neo robot has been launched and has been marketed as a 'robot butler', but what issues arise when we start making…

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Why is the government using AI to help create NDIS plans? 30:06

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Roblox has been one of the worst culprits for child safety in the games world, and they’ve come up with something to supposedly keep our kids safe. ‘Age-gating’ is designed to keep people of different ages in different parts of the online game, but how accurate is this age verification? And is it going to cause more problems than solutions? Also, t…

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Is it possible for an AI to 'hasten the coming of Christ's return'? 30:05

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What happens when theology and technology collide? There's a new tech startup dedicated to building a Christian AI. It's called Gloo, launched by ex-Intel CEO Patrick Gelsinger, and they say it's going to 'hasten the coming of Christ's return'. Also, AI chat services are helping us speak to God. From innocent Bible chatbots to an AI priest that tol…

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Self-driving taxis could be coming to Australia, but are we ready? 30:06

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How well do you think the streets of Sydney would handle self-driving taxis? What about those same self-driving taxis navigating the Melbourne tram lines? Could you imagine it? Waymo is set to launch self-driving taxis and Ubers in Australia soon after talks with Transport NSW, and not everyone is happy with it. Also, Elon Musk has launched his ver…

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Would you use ChatGPT now that it's in its horny era? 30:06

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How much do you trust the AI chatbots you use on a day-to-day basis? Once you send your prompt off into cyberspace, how do you now no one is interfering with it somewhere in between? Prompt injections are an increasingly common vulnerability in generative AI services and they could be tricking you into giving away majorly sensitive information. Als…

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How did a global Amazon outage bring down almost 50 other major tech companies? 30:06

2M ago30:06

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When a major outage hit Amazon Web Services this week, websites and apps started falling like dominoes -- from Square to Duolingo, Netflix, and Adobe, why do so many major players rely on a single company to host their data? And should we be calling time on these pseudo tech-monopolies? Also, we investigate whether its actually true that your iPhon…

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What happens when you try to ban a generation from the internet? 30:04

2M ago30:04

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The Online Safety Amendment Bill is the name on everyone’s lips this week and as the implementation date looms closer, we take a deep dive into some of the people most affected by the upcoming ban, and lay out all the info you need to know if you’re a parent or teen trying to duck and dodge this murky legislation. GUESTS: Leo Puglisi, teenager and …

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We've got tonnes of space waste orbiting our Earth, is there a way to clean up our act? 30:18

2M ago30:18

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There are over 170 million pieces of space junk orbiting Earth right now, and that number is only growing as space orbit becomes more accessible. How are we going to deal with this astronomical littering problem, while keeping up with our satellite-hungry tech needs? Also, an increase in light and radio pollution is making it harder for astronomers…

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If 'simulated gambling' is banned in kids games, why are we still seeing Loot Boxes everywhere? 29:59

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You step up to a box full of prizes, and knowing that there is a chance you may not win anything, you give it your real-life money anyway. No, this isn't a game at the casino, it's a video game that children as young as four are playing in their spare time. Last year, Australia introduced classification to prevent things like this from happening, s…

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Is it true that AI is going to add $60 billion to Australia's economy? 29:58

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The Australian Finance Industry Association has modelled AI's contribution to economic growth in the years ahead. It found that "scaling", or expanding, the use of AI could add up to $60 billion to GDP over the next decade. But who is actually going to benefit from this, and where are we getting these numbers from? Also, we explain the blossoming $…

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How fanfiction took over the world (and stayed free) 30:04

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Fanfiction has gone from photocopied zines traded at conventions to millions of stories shared online. From smut-filled Harry Potter ships to the fic that birthed Fifty Shades of Grey, we explore fanfiction's growth, its influence on writing and culture, and how Archive of Our Own has stayed free and fan-run in an internet that charges for almost e…

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Robo-Tesla - Road Noise with Hutch 30:05

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It's been a while since my last "Road Noise with Hutch" podcast episode. Well, this new episode is filmed from my new TSLA. 🤖 It's all about the amazing tech, and how I'm starting to use AI more...even while driving...I mean, having the robot drive me! 🚗 At first, I decided to get a Tesla Model 3 for my daughters to share because they kept bumping …

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How did an Australian team make the biggest video game in the world today? 30:04

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This week, an Australian video game called Hollow Knight: Silksong is the biggest video game in the world. It’s made by a small team out of Adelaide and has already sold millions of copies worldwide. What could this mean for our quietly successful games industry here in Australia? And why do we still have so much trouble seeing video games as a for…

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Why is Australia spending a billion dollars on a quantum computer that doesn't exist yet? 29:57

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2025 is the 'International Year of Quantum Science and Technology', but what actually is quantum science? IBM and AMD are teaming up to champion 'quantum-centric supercomputing' – but what's the difference between a supercomputer and a regular computer? Will we ever see a supercomputer show up in our own homes? And why is Australia making a billion…

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Wimbledon broke 148 years of tradition to replace 300 line judges with AI -- will it be worth it? 30:02

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How much is human adjudication in sport worth, and how much more accurate is Wimbledon's new system? Plus, the CSIRO and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) have joined forces to research how AI can be used ethically and efficiently in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How do you protect yourself against AI voice scams? 30:06

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When 1 in 5 people have been the victim of cybercrime and AI voice scams are on the rise, how do we protect ourselves online? Plus Google may soon be the default browser on Android phones in Australia and say 'hello!' to your new best friend, with new AI-powered kids toys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How will ICE's deportation teams use iris scanning technology? 30:02

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America’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a notice they intend to purchase an iris scanning technology that can identify "suspects and inmates who try to hide their identity". Unsurprisingly, it’s raised some red flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Would Cyberbrothel be more ethical than a traditional brothel? 30:04

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A sex doll brothel in Berlin is offering a combination of new VR and AI technologies in their plastic playmates. But the Cyberbrothel business falls outside traditional brothel regulations, raising questions how consent, sex work, and tech intersect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Is Snapchat’s My AI a safe space or a slippery slope for teens? 30:07

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Snapchat’s AI chatbot, My AI, is raising concerns among teens and parents — with questions about how it's used, what it says, and whether the platform is doing enough to keep young users safe. While there are parental controls available through Snapchat’s Family Centre, many parents may not know they can restrict access to the bot altogether. So, i…

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ID, please? China’s new internet rules and what they could mean for us 30:05

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Big Brother is getting new powers in China with a digital ID system eerily similar to that being proposed in the upcoming teen social media ban. What are the privacy risks involved in needing your government ID to use any old website on the internet? And could this tech be seen in Australia anytime soon? Teachers have been struggling to manage stud…

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How do we tell what's real and what's not, when the internet is flooded with AI slop? 29:35

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Do you think you can tell the difference between what's real and what's made by AI? What about writing? Or even music? More AI-generated content is making its way into what we hear, read, and write and it's getting harder and harder to tell the difference. And when we can't tell who's making the things we consume, we can't tell their intentions beh…

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With 9,000 new layoffs at Microsoft, is AI set to change the gaming industry forever? 29:36

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In recent years, like many other big technology firms, Microsoft has refocused its business towards developing AI, and this week the firm has announced it's slashing 9,000 jobs. A large chunk of these jobs are coming from its Xbox video gaming unit, with successful and longstanding titles like Elder Scrolls and Forza Motorport in the firing line. W…

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An expert has quit over the government's planned social media ban, what now? 29:35

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This week on Download This Show, we're getting up to speed with what on Earth is going on with the teen social media ban. From new standards being announced to experts quitting in protest -- it's proving to be a busy time for the people making decisions about what our teens get to see online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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How are online tools being used to resist fascism across the globe? 36:43

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The apps and online tools that are being used in international political action, Tesla drama and the future of autonomous vehicles, what's going on with AI search engine overviews, and the story behind 40,000 cameras being exposed to the internet. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Could a new copyright lawsuit from Disney change the way we use AI? 29:36

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A lawsuit from the house of mouse, Apple being forced to let you download apps outside the app store, a huge hole in Gmail's data security, plus a world where generative AI is doing critical computer coding. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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'Imperial Kitten' vs 'Fancy Bear': how are kooky hacker nicknames causing serious concerns for cybersecurity? 29:35

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Why do hackers have weird and wacky non-serious names? And why are British politicians blaming Apple and Google for the rise in phone thefts? Plus, there have been breakthroughs in the world of brain implants, and we break down how and when to use a VPN. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The human-AI conversation crisis: why we're choosing chatbots over people 29:35

7M ago29:35

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In a special AI deep-dive episode of Download This Show, researchers Sandra Peter and Kai Remer break down how AI chatbots are changing the way humans behave, and why we now want to talk to chatbots more than we want to talk to people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Could AI be the 'person' deciding whether or not you get your dream job? 29:27

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AI interviewing you for a job, hackable digital drivers licences, dating app safety, and CIA-run Star Wars websites. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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How did a haunted game cartridge take the internet by storm? 29:35

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Haunted video games, a tech feud between Apple and Epic Games, how tracking apps can be used in coercive control, and Discord transitioning into cool kid territory, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Which app is the latest to say it wants to be your everything? 28:03

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Airbnb's midlife crisis, digital ID age verification, and facial recognition software on social media, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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How did pink Lamborghinis, Minecraft, and bitcoin become the centre of a quarter-billion dollar heist? 29:35

8M ago29:35

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Crypto heists, OpenAIs mission for good continues, and the dangerous world of unregulated chatbots for minors and women. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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If people can't tell the difference between ChatGPT and a human, are we doomed? 29:36

8M ago29:36

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Content moderators suing for psychological distress, checking in on the teen social media ban, and what do we do now that ChatGPT is supposedly indistinguishable from humans? This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Hey chat, is this real?: Why politicians are using Grindr, OnlyFans, and Fortnite to campaign this election 29:34

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Water hungry datacentres being put in the middle of the desert, Google ads being called out for having a monopoly, politicians on Grindr and robots in the Beijing marathon, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Have we finally created a way for vision impaired people to watch sports? 29:31

8M ago29:31

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AI cyclone prediction, new accessible tech for people with disability, and a cure for brain rot, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Why was there a big tech-sized hole in this year's budget? 29:39

9M ago29:39

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Why there was no tech in the budget, super fund hacks, and what ever happened to the TikTok ban? This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Download this brain: we're live from World Science Festival Brisbane! 55:09

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This week on Download This Show, we're coming to you live from World Science Festival Brisbane, at the Queensland Museum, we're here to answer all your questions about the brain and technology, and the sometimes scary world where they interact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Could AI image generators be erasing Indigenous Australian culture? 29:36

9M ago29:36

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AI generators impersonating Indigenous art, stealth recordings via smart glasses, and child gambling in the form of video games, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Download This Show is doing a live show! Join us in Brisbane March 29 2:02

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Download This Show is coming to World Science Festival Brisbane! Get your tickets here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Could a brain in a dish be the next big thing in computing? 29:36

9M ago29:36

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Computers made of brain cells, a new Meta whistleblower, and AI being used for good, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Jamie Plowman 34:12

9M ago34:12

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In today’s episode, we spoke with Jamie Plowman, who's a fellow Bitcoiner out of the UK. Jamies discovered Bitcoin during the pandemic and knew from the get-go it was something that would change his life for the better. These days, he's orange pilling friends and family, creates content of merchants accepting Bitcoin and is participating at events.…

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Would you try a dating app for games? 29:36

9M ago29:36

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AI designing video games, a new app to help you choose which ones to play, and a new way to defend against deepfakes, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Have you ever wanted a virtual boyfriend to remind you about your period? 29:36

10M ago29:36

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IVF health data hacked, virtual boyfriends, the death of Skype and solar-powered laptops, this week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC

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Could this colourful robot solve the loneliness crisis? 29:06

10M ago29:06

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A worsening climate, loneliness-fighting robots, supersonic jets, and the final consensus on whether AI is making us more stupid on Download This Show this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC