Burning Platforms Cooking with Cam Wilson
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Sep 29, 2025 Cam Wilson, a journalist and co-author of 'Conspiracy Nation,' shares insights from his exploration of conspiracy movements in Australia, focusing on anti-vaxxers and sovereign citizens. He discusses how social media amplifies conspiracy thinking and the socioeconomic factors that drive individuals to these beliefs. The panel also debates the implications of AI on productivity and the challenges of managing its effects. They touch on media ownership issues related to Murdoch and TikTok and advocate for patient engagement to help de-radicalize individuals.
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Limits Of High-Level AI Red Lines
- International AI 'red lines' are politically useful but necessarily vague to secure broad buy-in.
- High-level diplomacy must balance existential risk talk with enforceable, specific regulations now.
Regulate Current AI Harms First
- Prioritise regulation that targets present harms rather than abstract existential risks.
- Lawmakers should focus on enforceable rules for deepfakes, misinformation and other current AI-driven damage.
The Rise Of Work Slop
- 'Work slop' labels AI outputs that look polished but lack substance and create more reviewer work.
- Generative AI shifts effort from creators to reviewers, increasing hidden labour costs.
