As AI becomes more human-like, the line between helpful tech and psychological manipulation is blurring in ways we never expected. 

Learn why "thanking" your Siri might be the start of a slippery slope into a world where machines exploit our deepest instincts for connection.

As AI becomes more human-like, the line between helpful tech and psychological manipulation is blurring in ways we never expected. 
Learn why "thanking" your Siri might be the start of a slippery slope into a world where machines exploit our deepest instincts for connection.

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Why you shouldn’t trust your AI “bestie”: The dark side of digital empathy

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Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, April 3rd, 2026

Nicole Byrne is proving that plumbing is far from just a "man’s world" as the newly minted 2026 MPAQ Ambassador. 

From mentoring female apprentices in Rockhampton to tackling the national skills shortage, discover how this local business owner is turning the tide for women in trades.

Nicole Byrne is proving that plumbing is far from just a "man&rsquo;s world" as the newly minted 2026 MPAQ Ambassador. 
From mentoring female apprentices in Rockhampton to tackling the national skills shortage, discover how this local business owner is turning the tide for women in trades.

From all-girls schools to construction sites: Nicole Byrne’s mission to fix the trade shortage

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In a powerful Good Friday reflection, the Archbishop of Brisbane explores why the message of the cross remains vital for anyone facing modern-day "darkness," from the cost-of-living crisis to personal isolation. 

He shared how the Easter story offers a blueprint for endurance and why 500 locals are choosing this weekend to join a new community of hope.

In a powerful Good Friday reflection, the Archbishop of Brisbane explores why the message of the cross remains vital for anyone facing modern-day "darkness," from the cost-of-living crisis to personal isolation. 
He shared how the Easter story offers a blueprint for endurance and why 500 locals are choosing this weekend to join a new community of hope.

Finding light in the darkness: Archbishop Shane Mackinlay’s Good Friday message

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Why you shouldn’t trust your AI “bestie”: The dark side of digital empathy

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