The tech bros of Silicon Valley are dominating the AI race, using the most advanced computer chips and US expertise. But there’s an artificial intelligence boom underway in China giving them a run for their money.US President Donald Trump doesn’t like it; he’s vowing he won’t allow America’s adversaries to control the algorithms. Today, Kyle Chan from the global policy think tank the Rand Corporation on what’s at stake in the battle for global AI dominance. Featured: Kyle Chan, post-doctoral researcher at Princeton University and an adjunct researcher at the Rand Corporation
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Why we’re using more electricity than ever before
Our hunger for electricity has never been so great. That’s hardly surprising given the growing desire to electrify our homes and transport. But it’s the massive computer data centres that could become a big problem. There are questions about whether the official forecasts underestimate how much power they’ll need over the next ten years.Today, ABC energy reporter Dan Mercer on whether we have enough electricity to keep up with the huge demand. Featured: Dan Mercer, ABC energy reporter
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Is it OK to shame the Coldplay kiss cam couple?
If you hadn’t realised that cameras are everywhere by now, the so-called Coldplay-gate is a great reminder.The kiss cam vision of a canoodling couple at the concert, who were apparently having an affair, is proof again how quickly salacious news (and memes) can travel on social media. Today, political scientist from Loyola University in Chicago, Jennifer Forestal, on public shaming and when it can be a good thing. Featured: Jennifer Forestal, associate professor of political science at Loyola University in Chicago
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Trump vs Rupert Murdoch over an Epstein article
On the one side there’s a media tycoon, on the other the President of the United States. It has all the makings of a fascinating courtroom drama. Donald Trump is suing Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over an article alleging the US President sent a lewd birthday message to Jefferey Epstein in 2003. Today, media expert Rod Tiffen on the complex relationship between Trump and Murdoch and how the legal proceedings ahead. Featured: Rodney Tiffen, emeritus professor in government and international relations at the University of Sydney
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The fight with China over the Darwin port
A decade ago, a Chinese company was given the green light to take control of the Darwin port, which is key Australian infrastructure. Now, the Albanese Government is scrambling to get it back in Australian hands, in a move that risks antagonising China, while being welcomed by the United States. Today, veteran defence analyst Alan Dupont, who until recently was the Defence and National Security Advocate for the Northern Territory Government, focused on defence investment in the NT. He explains why the deal was allowed in the first place and whether Chinese control really poses a risk to national security.Featured: Alan Dupont, chief executive of geopolitical risk consultancy The Cognoscenti Group
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