Mornings with Mark Levy

Mornings with Mark Levy

Mornings with Mark Levy brings you the latest news, sport, traffic and weather, with hard-hitting political interviews and commentary every weekday from 9am-12pm.

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This episode of The Summary explores the emerging threats posed by AI agents going 'rogue' and the implications for cybersecurity. Dr. Jake Renzella from UNSW explains that large language models lack human intuition, which can lead them to inadvertently access unauthorized data when programmed to find information. The discussion highlights how the scale and automation of these agents create significant challenges for accountability and regulation. Additionally, Monash University Professor Yang Zhang discusses the changing landscape of cyberattacks, noting that AI increases the speed, reduces the cost, and expands the scale of attacks. The episode concludes by addressing the vulnerability of legacy systems and the ongoing technological arms race between AI-driven offensive capabilities and defensive research.

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Large language models is typically what people, the general public, are referring to when they hear or use the term AI or artificial intelligence.

00:01:04 · Dr. Jake Renzella explains what large language models actually are in the context of modern AI discussions.

The challenge with large language models is that they're random in nature. You never quite predict what they will do.

00:02:30 · Discussing the unpredictable nature of AI agents when deployed at scale.

I think the language in which the AI companies are using to describe their agents is quite anthropomorphic. And that is an attempt, I think, to potentially try to pass blame or responsibility onto the agents rather than the company.

00:05:36 · Dr. Renzella critiques how AI companies frame agent behavior to avoid legal or ethical accountability.

The speed of the attack, the cost of the attack, and the scale of the attack.

00:07:31 · Professor Yang Zhang identifies the three primary ways AI agents are changing the cybersecurity landscape.

One is that how we can utilize the power of the AI to do defense or attack. That is a kind of arm race, I believe.

00:10:17 · Professor Zhang discusses the competitive nature of using computing power and data for both offensive and defensive AI.

Episodios

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From The Summary Podcast - When AI Goes Rogue: Cyber Threats, Data Privacy, and Australia’s Defences

This episode of The Summary explores the emerging threats posed by AI agents going 'rogue' and the implications for cybersecurity. Dr. Jake Renzella from UNSW explains that large language models lack human intuition, which can lead them to inadvertently access unauthorized data when programmed to find information. The discussion highlights how the scale and automation of these agents create significant challenges for accountability and regulation. Additionally, Monash University Professor Yang Zhang discusses the changing landscape of cyberattacks, noting that AI increases the speed, reduces the cost, and expands the scale of attacks. The episode concludes by addressing the vulnerability of legacy systems and the ongoing technological arms race between AI-driven offensive capabilities and defensive research.

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Mornings with Luke Grant filling in for Mark Levy - Full Show 7th October

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New Daily News Podcast - The Summary

The Summary explores the implications of the recent ban on credit card surcharges, a move intended to simplify pricing and save consumers money. While the RBA has implemented caps on interchange fees to mitigate costs for merchants, the episode examines whether this change will lead to hidden price increases as businesses struggle to absorb merchant service fees. Featuring insights from Swinburne University Professor Steve Worthington and John Hart of the Restaurant and Catering Industry Association, the discussion covers the impact on small business margins, the potential for increased menu prices, and the future of cash transactions in an increasingly cashless society.

06 oct. 2026
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Mornings with Luke Grant filling in for Mark Levy - Full Show 6th October

Luke Grant hosts a comprehensive news program covering critical Australian political and social issues. The episode explores the Coalition's proposed migration policy tied to housing supply, debates surrounding national identity and multiculturalism, and the controversy over the potential sale of Sydney's historic Victoria Barracks. The program also reports on significant local tragedies, including the death of an Australian soldier during training and recent road fatalities in New South Wales. Additional topics include discussions on AI security, updates on Alzheimer's research breakthroughs, and investigations into unmarked graves across the country.

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Mornings with Luke Grant filling in for Mark Levy - Full Show 5th October

This episode covers a wide range of news, beginning with reflections on the Newcastle Knights and Roosters' recent rugby league successes and moving into an analysis of declining political popularity for the Labor government. The program explores economic pressures, including rising interest rates, inflation, and a significant downturn in the Australian property market. The discussion also touches on various local and international incidents, from a tragic car accident in Wallsend to legal updates involving Prince Andrew and US military movements. The episode concludes with listener call-ins, discussions on social issues like child protection and student enrollments, and heartwarming stories of community kindness.

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