August 10, 2026

Census conspiracy theories, AFL's secret concussion contract + creepy AI agents

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. Listen now:01:13 - Rogue AI assistant07:26 - Secret concussion contract 20:17 - What's the Census?Guests:Brendan Swan, CEO of Concussions AustraliaCam Wilson, ABC AI reporterLiz Allen, Australian National University demographerGet the whole story from hack:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokSubscribe to the hack podcastListen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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